Legal Advisor - Litigation

First Recruitment Services Limited ,
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Overview

Our superb and highly established client is seeking to recruit an additional Fee earner to join their office. Monday - Thursday 9am - 5.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm The Role: To manage a caseload of Fast Track Portal cases through all stages of the Portal, to include litigating to Stage 3 when appropriate. To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business. Key Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for a high-volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims, following the MOJ process, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices. 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. 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 and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks. To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs, settlements and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity. To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed. To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary. Perform to a high level in a target-orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Experience and Knowledge Previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA Portal claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases. Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills. 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. Opportunity to join superb Company with great benefits and excellent career opportunities

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