My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand further into their Manchester office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.
To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firms Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
- To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
- To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
- To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
- Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.
- To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firms integrity.
- To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
- To attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary. Where necessary, and in accordance with the firms internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.
- Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
- To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
- Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
- A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law
- Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.....Read more...
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Purchase ledger - Processing supplier invoices, payments and reconciling statements
Sales Ledger - Creating invoices, allocating customer receipts and producing statements
Credit Control - ensuring customers stay within their credit limits and pay in a timely manner
Posting bank transactions into the ledger
Various bank account reconciliations
Completion of adhoc reports or requests from senior management
Assisting in the creation and input of journals
Assisting with the month end process and production of management accounts
Reconciliation of balance sheets
Assisting with the audit process at Year End
You will also be expected to:
Comply with all policies and procedures as laid down in the Company Handbook or issued separately and uphold the standards of the Company at all times
Attend Training Courses connected with your work when requested to do so
Assist colleagues in their duties whenever necessary and comply with any reasonable request from a member of Management / your immediate supervisor
Once the above has been understood then there will be the opportunity for career progression to assisting with the preparation of the accounts and management information, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, for the right candidate
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
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