Personal Injury Fee Earner - Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom - Clayton Legal

Clayton Legal

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Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

I have the pleasure of representing a large firm of Solicitors who are looking to recruit an experienced PI Fee earner to join their expanding PI Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity with remote and hybrid options available. (applicants should live relatively close for Team and client meetings)

Salary:
competitive (DOE)

Job Purpose

To progress own case load efficiently to both satisfy the client and maximise the Firm's interests.

Key Tasks/Areas

Effective use of Firm's case management system
Manage own case load efficiently
Liaise with referrers and manage their expectations in respect of quality and service
Take initial instructions from clients
Ability to vet a claim at initial stages
Assess funding requirements
Investigate liability / assessing quantum
Liaise with Insurers
Advising clients
Drafting court documents where appropriate
Court proceedings/compliance with preaction protocols
Advocacy as and when required
Liaison with Counsel / Instructions to Counsel
Negotiating settlements
Prepare predictive costs calculations and possibly negotiate
Provide assistance to team members
Compliance with office procedures
Weekly reports to Team Manager
Any other duties that may be required of you by the Firm from time to time
Training new staff entering the department as and when required.

Qualifications/skills required to perform role

Basic typing skills/computer skills
Good organisational and planning skills
Good telephone manner/ability to communicate effectively
ILEX exams preferred

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increased with service)
Bonus Scheme
Free parking
Bupa Cash Plan
Flexible wokring hours/Flexi Time
Bonus for 5* reviews
Training and professional development

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK.

Based in the Northwest, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.