Litigator - Timeshare - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Fraterno Ltd

Fraterno Ltd

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fraterno are delighted to announce a brand new Senior Litigator role, in the Timeshare department of our Sheffield based client.

Our client is one of the country's fastest growing law firms, and they are looking to add quality people to their rapidly expanding team.

Timeshare is a description of a form of holiday ownership.

Once acquired, you own a right, (either directly of through a "club") to use a week/weeks in a specific accommodation.

Alternatively, those rights are converted to points to be utilised for varying lengths of time, in different types of accommodation and at different resorts.

Types of issues which are known to arise:

Financial Advisor Misselling and/or pressure to sign
Rising maintenance fees
Lack of affordability
Unfair Contract Terms or change in Contract terms
In Perpetuity Contract
Problems exiting Timeshare Agreement

Primary Duties

Run your own caseload through the litigation process to Trial, ensuring that all claims are up to date and progressed in the correct time frame and according to approved processes
Taking potential customers through a full claim assessment and fact find over the phone and assessing if they have had a financial loss and if a claim can be made.
To review incoming information and establish the claim route,
Establish at the earliest opportunity an entity who a claim can be brought against
Checking all compliance requirements were on the file, i.e. Research, AML evidence, Terms of Business
Request all relevant information from the relevant parties as soon as identified
Be proactive and use initiative when presented with problems or issues
Provide excellent customer service by regularly updating clients on the progress of their case, costs and answering any queries in a professional manner
Be proactive in your approach to the role by constantly researching the area of law you practice and keeping up to date with all relevant case law/industry updates
Working with litigation assistant(s), delegating work to them and supporting and training them to develop their technical ability and assist with their career development

Skills & Attributes

Required

Excellent technical skills in the field of litigation, an ability to make a considered judgement call and a proven history of meeting and exceeding client expectations.
Organisational and prioritising skills are also essential to meet the demands of challenging internal and external clients.
Good teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels are essential.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits: