Noise Induced Hearing Loss - Legal Advisor

NIHL Legal Advisor

An NIHL Legal Advisor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a highly regarded law firm based in Cardiff. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and enthusiastic team of fee earners in the hear of Cardiff city centre.

My client is an awarding winning, national law firm with a fantastic reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit a number of NIHL Legal Advisors to handle a caseload of 200 pre litigated and litigated NIHL files.

Key responsibilities of the candidate will include

• Vet new claims and run validations within SLA's.
• Attend Hearing clinics as and when required on a Rota basis.
• To comply at all times with the case management system and be responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of its information.
• To be responsible for the pro-active maintenance of their own task pad.
• Identify any complications within their caseload and immediately refer to their team leader.
• To assess liability and an initial assessment of special damages
• Contact clients by telephone and maintain regular and pro-active telephone contact with clients as required by our SLA's.
• To demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines and be self-sufficient.
• Be able to achieve financial and administrative targets on a monthly basis as set by their team leader.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, including hours of working.
• To demonstrate commercial awareness and a pro-active approach to all aspects of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, while maintaining responsibility for their own caseload.
• To comply with Lexcel and/or client service standards, client care and protocols.
• To demonstrate IT literacy by utilising a full range of internal and external systems inclusive of MS Outlook, MS Word and Partner.
• To demonstrate effective planning, organisation and decision making skills and work to deadlines and time limits.
• To demonstrate a flexible approach to work including hours of working.
• To assess liability under the supervision of the delegating team leader.
• To run case load of approximately 200 files. This will include drafting letter of claim/submitting claims on to the portal, defendant and insurance

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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