Multi Track/ Technical/ Recoveries Associate - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Weightmans

Weightmans

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About your new role:

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers.

The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.

What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible.

Weightmans' Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
Initially review liability and quantum Claimant Solicitor conduct before devising a strategy for continued handling;
Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers;
Complete client and firm MI procedures
Comply with client SLAs, emanual and local claims handling requirements
Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

As a Solicitor you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans' and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You:

You will have experience of dealing with motor/litigated claims and a genuine interest in the above area of work.

As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

It would be preferable but not essential for you to have:

Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files, within the small claims and fast track, preferably as a Defendant
Knowledge of CPR
Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Excellent communication skills

Why work for us:

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK.

Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.
As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme

- there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
We are open to part time/job share applicants.

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**Eligibility to work in the UK