Fee Earner

Location
England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
Salary
£18000 - £22000 per annum + Benefits
Posted
28 Sep 2018
Closes
23 Oct 2018
Ref
HD10154
Contact
Hollie Dixon
Job Title
Claims Handler
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Fee Earner £18000-£22000

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a reputable firm, due to recent expansion. The Fee Earning vacancy will require a pro-active and positive individual who is looking for a new challenge and confident in using the MoJ portal to process claims involving Road Traffic Accidents, Personal Injury cases and Debt Recovery cases.

Key Responsibilities
- Experience in using MoJ portal at Stage 1 to request police reports, medical records and complete first draft witness statements. Also, to escalate any allegation of fraud or LVI. Then negotiate settlement at Stage 2 and where required process to Stage 3.
- To manage task list/diary to plan and organise working day/week and ensure this is up-to-date at all times.
- To generate, send and chase return of initial retainer documentation to sign up agents/clients.
- To ensure correct third party details are on the file or obtained.
- To review completed client retainer documentation, validate and make initial contact with client.
- To review and collate Schedule of Loss and obtain as much Special Damages documentation and evidence by the time the medical evidence is received. Specifically on the liability, obtain photos and plans of the accident locus, request Police accident reports and any other important evidence pertaining to the case.
-To manage the medical process by instructing medical agencies to arrange medical appointments, identify correct medical expert and request medical nominations as required.
- To ensure clients attend medical appointments and the medical report is received.

The Person
- Experience in using MoJ portal in RTA Personal Injury claims from Inception to settlement.
- Practical experience of MoJ portal Stage 3 claim process.
- Strong understanding of Road Traffic Accident scenarios and the Personal Injury procedures.
- Competent in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as well as general I. skills.
- An organised individual who can prioritise workload and take instruction.
- Self-motivated mindset with the desire to learn and progress by meeting targets and using initiative.


This is a really great opportunity for a Legal Professional with experience in Road Traffic Accidents and Personal Injury. If this is something of interest to you then apply today or alternatively contact Hollie Dixon on 01142418030 if you would like any further information.

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