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Carnforth, Lancashire
Senior Litigator/Solicitor
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
Overview
Job title: Senior Litigator/Solicitor Reports to: Director Main purpose of job To provide a high standard of Client Care to all Clients and maintain the allocated case load. Maintain a high standard of communication to all third paries. Key tasks To undertake matters which you are competent to conduct having due regard to the policies and procedures defined in the Office Manual relating to your areas of work. Arranging appointments and attending new, current and former clients and dealing with their queries including: obtaining instructions and advising on course(s) of action, length and cost of case (as appropriate); assessment of client's financial means and explanation of private terms and conditions and CFA's, disbursement funding; drafting correspondence to client, court, solicitors counsel and other third-parties, including Statements, Notices, Applications, and other Legal Forms/Documents; instructing counsel, experts, solicitor advocates or other third-parties, reviewing reports and continued liaison as required; advising on appropriate course of action; arranging and attending hearings and conferences as and when required; obtaining and reviewing evidence and statements; negotiation on clients behalf and, liaison with opponents etc. to obtain most preferable outcome for clients; To ensure that all work carried out meets or exceeds the requirements of the SRA Code of Conduct and meets our Quality Mark standards. To record all work carried out accurately and appropriately on the firm's computerised time recording system. Person Specification Skills Analytical skills Written and oral communication skills IT skills Knowledge RTA case management Litigated Files Personal Injury Law Civil Litigation Experience Qualified Solicitor or Qualified by Experience Completed a degree or equivalent qualification Extra Personnel Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.