Fast Track Litigation Executive

Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£24000 - £28000 per annum
Posted
13 Oct 2016
Closes
10 Nov 2016
Ref
6836011
Contact
Matt Cole
Job Title
Litigator
Practice Area
Insurance, Litigation
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

* Making initial contact with client on receiving initial instructions

* Assessing prospects of success on each claim allocated to you

* Submitting files for closure when appropriate -if, for example, there is no prospect of success

* Ensuring that proper attendance notes are kept of all telephone calls handled by you and of all perusals and that all attendance notes are made promptly

* Assessing quantum and the prospects of success for cases under your conduct

* Ensuring that paper and electronic files are maintained in good order

* Recording time appropriately and maximising costs recovery

* Taking all steps to bring claims to a successful conclusion promptly and in accordance with the Claims Handling Model if appropriate

* Complying with the company's closure procedure at the completion of a claim

* Ensuring that all limitation dates and Court deadlines are complied with and properly diarised

* Assisting other Fee Earners and your Team Leader as directed from time to time, by your supervising Team Leader.

Person Specification

* The successful candidate must have experience of handling their own case load of Claimant personal injury cases in a team environment which arise out of road traffic accidents, to include motor cycle accident claims

* Excellent knowledge of LVI and Fraud RTA claims will be an absolute necessity as will excellent knowledge of the CPR

* The candidate will need to adhere to the SRA Handbook

* The candidate must have excellent client care skills

* Knowledge of CFA funding & ATE insurance is required

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