Legal Advisor

ACS Recruitment Consultants Limited ,
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Overview

ACS are proud to announce we are now recruiting for a litigation legal advisor, to join an amazing establishment in West Sussex. Benefits Flexible Working Medicash (after 1 month) Pension Scheme 'Death in Service’ benefit Responsibilities To deal with cases of denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements, advising clients on litigation and cost risks To achieve and exceed various targets set, without compromising the firm’s integrity Liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment Undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business Desired experience At least 2 years previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office Good attention to detail and organisational skills Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm

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