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JDI Legal Limited
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Personal Injury Fee Earner (EL / PL)
Overview
JDI Legal are currently instructed on behalf of an established and long standing law firm in Newcastle actively seeking an additional personal injury fee earner for their dedicated EL PL team. The successful individual will join a thriving and supportive team, headed up by a respected Partner and have responsibility for the day to day handling of EL/PL portal exited or non-portal personal injury claims Reviewing files and reporting regularly to clients, referrers, team leaders or others Liaising with medical and other experts Assessing the merits of cases in light of denials of liability and gathering evidence, both documentary and witness, to rebut denials and pursue meritorious cases to settlement by negotiation or through litigation Liaising and negotiating with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies Valuing claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity. Identifying, gathering evidence in support of and valuing other heads of damage, including loss of earnings, care and assistance and Smith v Manchester damages Completing Schedules of Special Damages. Issuing proceedings and proceeding through litigation to settlement or Trial Preparing cases for Trial including preparing Briefs to Counsel Reporting to team leader any difficulties or delays on files Attending team meetings Providing statistics in relation to files handled upon request Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, referrers and others Assisting other team members as necessary To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners This is a full time role 9-5pm in centrally based offices in Newcastle. Great working conditions, relaxed culture but very fast paced and busy as you might expect from a successful litigation dept. Should you be considering a move please do get in touch.