We are in need of a pre-litigation fee earner in our Blackburn

• A high-volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims following the MOJ process.
  • Key Tasks:
  • Progressing 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 identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
  • Identify cases that have an element of serious injury and escalate the cases and remove form the Portal. You will be supervised and supported by a recognised solicitor within the team.
  • Instructing Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum.
  • Instructing Medical Agencies and Engineers and liaising with third parties.
  • Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.
  • Person Specification:
  • *Essential Skills:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
  • A good understanding of the MOJ process.
  • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.
  • Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.
  • The ability to provide a high level of client care.
  • Desirable Skills:
  • Preferably claimant orientated.
  • Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.
  • Experience of Infant Approval Hearings and Stage 3 hearings.
  • Personal Attributes:
  • Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
  • Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.