Trainee Special Damages Assesor - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're a national law firm with a local reach.

Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams.

But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.

Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring.

We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We recognise that the office 9-5 isn't for everyone. That's why we've introduced 'Flexible by Choice'.

Whether it's working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

To analyse data provided by case handlers to quantify any financial losses which have been incurred by Clients because of an incident.

This involves preparing detailed calculations in relation to a variety of heads of past and future loss and putting these calculations into a Schedule of Loss to file at court.

Reviewing all evidence in personal injury cases and establish if any financial losses incurred as a result of injury.
Compiling detailed quantum calculations, starting with simple past losses and progressing to more complex cases over time.
Communicating with fee earners, counsel and clients when necessary and explain how figures have been arrived at and to discuss the best way forward in relation to establishing quantum on specific cases/issues.
Attend any relevant case management/client meetings with support from team trainer.
Work on personal workload and from a central workload to ensure all work instructions are turned around within the service level agreement.
Confidently use core case management and time recording systems including PICMS, 3E and Legis.

About You

A desire to progress into a Quantum Analyst role with a strong interest in special damages.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work towards different deadlines.
Strong Microsoft office skills, particularly Excel.
Confidence working with numbers, ideally with qualifications relating to maths, accountancy or similar.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

Flexible working options
Make work fit around your life, not the other way around.
25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
Generous and flexible pension schemes.

Volunteering days

Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose.

We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.

It's made up of four strands:
Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process.

This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.