Serious Injury Fee Earner - Manchester, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role would be suited to an individual (whether you are a senior paralegal, a legal executive or a newly qualified solicitor),who wants the opportunity to make a real difference to those whose lives have been impacted by catastrophic injuries including serious orthopaedic, brain, spinal, and amputee through to fatalities.

As someone continuing to build their career within this specialist area of law you will enjoy the autonomy to make decisions on cases up to £100k but also have the opportunity to assist a partner working on cases above this level, which can include those exceeding the value of £1 million.

Research using internal resources
Assisting Multi-Track Solicitors on caseload
Working to court deadlines
Assisting with file organisation
Drafting letters
Drafting Court documents and other documents such as witness statements (covering liability and quantum) and Schedules of Loss.
Drafting Directions, Case Summaries, CCMC preparations
Dealing with instructing and liaising with cost draftsman for budgeting / billing
Liaising with Counsel and Medical experts.
Reviewing medical records and drafting Chronology
Diary Management
Use of inhouse case management system
Keeping in constant touch with the clients to ensure communication and continuous workflow.
Maintaining awareness of the central aims of rehabilitation in cases and working to facilitate rehabilitation goals
Working within a friendly, sociable and incredibly supportive team