Motor & Casualty Litigation Executive
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester,Trafford
- full-time
- £24,000 - £26,000 per annum, negotiable
Job Description:
*Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience level
*Hybrid working - 1 day in Manchester office depending on training requirements
*Excellent career progression
The firm are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Executive to join their Motor & Casualty Volume Department based in their Manchester office from 1 day per week, more days may be required depending on training requirements.
The Role
In this role you will not only be working independently but as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team. The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications and have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.
The role holder will deal with mainly litigated small claims/fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required, with an average case load of 100 files.
The Main Duties:
*File Handling own case load of defendant litigated small claims and fast track and MOJ files
*Competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs
*Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps
*Referring cases for supervision and guidance so as to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed
*Entering into telephone negotiations, liaising with third party solicitors and insurers, own insurer clients and lay clients’ and recording the outcome of those approaches
*Drafting documents including, applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
*Attending telephone conferences/applications/court hearings
*Working to Court Deadlines and Managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system
Progression
The firm has a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression and for the successful candidate to have a rewarding and prosperous career with them. All of their training contracts are offered internally and are not met with competition from outside of the firm. All employees are eligible to apply for a training contract upon completion of their probation period.
The Candidate
*The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload preferable a defendant case load.
*Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application
*Knowledge of motor insurance would be preferable
*Familiarity with medical reports would be needed
*Able to meet/exceed billing target.
If you think this opportunity sounds like the perfect next step for you please don’t hesitate to apply today!
Or feel free to contact me directly via:
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Email:
*Hybrid working - 1 day in Manchester office depending on training requirements
*Excellent career progression
The firm are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Executive to join their Motor & Casualty Volume Department based in their Manchester office from 1 day per week, more days may be required depending on training requirements.
The Role
In this role you will not only be working independently but as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team. The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications and have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.
The role holder will deal with mainly litigated small claims/fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required, with an average case load of 100 files.
The Main Duties:
*File Handling own case load of defendant litigated small claims and fast track and MOJ files
*Competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs
*Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps
*Referring cases for supervision and guidance so as to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed
*Entering into telephone negotiations, liaising with third party solicitors and insurers, own insurer clients and lay clients’ and recording the outcome of those approaches
*Drafting documents including, applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
*Attending telephone conferences/applications/court hearings
*Working to Court Deadlines and Managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system
Progression
The firm has a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression and for the successful candidate to have a rewarding and prosperous career with them. All of their training contracts are offered internally and are not met with competition from outside of the firm. All employees are eligible to apply for a training contract upon completion of their probation period.
The Candidate
*The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload preferable a defendant case load.
*Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application
*Knowledge of motor insurance would be preferable
*Familiarity with medical reports would be needed
*Able to meet/exceed billing target.
If you think this opportunity sounds like the perfect next step for you please don’t hesitate to apply today!
Or feel free to contact me directly via:
Mobile:
Email:
Job number 1676478
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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