Defendant Litigator - Liverpool

Location
Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary
Up to £40k per annum plus extensive benefits
Posted
09 Jan 2017
Closes
06 Feb 2017
Ref
DL/03
Job Title
Claims Handler
Practice Area
Litigation, Personal Injury
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

RTA Defendant Litigators - Liverpool

Salary up to £40k plus extensive benefits

Flexible working available!

My client a leading and well established Law firm is looking to recruit a talented Defendant Litigator / Defendant Fee Earner to join their growing and highly reputable company.

Role Summary

To manage a caseload of fast track RTA files through all stages of the litigation and investigation process.The Defendant Fee Earner will be responsible for :-

Main Responsibilities

  • Run a caseload of Fast Track RTA claims, using the firm's bespoke Case Management system.
  • To progress your caseload in such a manner to ensure that all clients receive appropriate, timely and professional legal advice, with regular contact, managing their expectations.
  • Essential Skills
  • At least 18-24 months previous experience of managing your own case-load of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
  • Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills together with the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements
  • A strong working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
  • Competent working with a case management system and excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Good organisational skills.

As well as being a fabulous company to be part of, there is also the opportunity for high performing Defendant Fee Earners / Defendant Litigators to move into different areas within the company to expand their knowledge, skills and experience, and develop a excellent career at this reputable Law firm.

If you are interested in hearing more about this fantastic opportunity for a Defendant RTA Litigator then apply for this role today, or contact Lisa Hare Business Manager at 121 Legal Recruitment for more information or a confidential chat about this Defendant Litigator / Defendant Fee Earner / Defendant Claims Handler role.

If you have not heard back within 5 working days then unfortunately you have not been successful with your application for Defendant Litigator.