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QED Legal
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Liverpool, Merseyside
Legal Advisor
Overview
A highly successful legal 500 firm in Liverpool is looking for a Legal Advisor to manage a caseload of litigated files. Role Description Day to day your caseload will consist of Fast Track RTA cases, and you will be involved through all stages of the investigation and litigation process. Key Responsibilities of the Legal Advisor include: Handling 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 Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations Dealing with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision Assessing 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 Identifying early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously Taking a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks Achieving and exceeding various targets set e.g. profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firm's integrity Liaising appropriately and in a timely manner with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed Where appropriate, attending court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary Where necessary, and in accordance with the firm's internal policies and procedures, instructing Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability Performing to a high level in a target orientated environment Undertaking any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business About You To be considered for this Litigation Lawyer opportunity, you will require: A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA Litigated claims Excellent negotiating and drafting skills The ability to negotiate appropriate settlements A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law Rewards On top of a competitive basic salary (up to £34K), you will also operate on a fully flexi basis, you will almost have full control over your hours as long as they add up to 37 hours. Apply Now This firm continues to operate as "business as usual" and skype interviews are being arranged. Please do not hesitate to apply with an up to date CV.