Job Description
Personal Injury/RTA Solicitor:
Are you a qualified solicitor RTA or an experienced Litigation Executive who is looking for a new role? We are looking to expand the Litigation team and are recruiting for a solicitor or Litigation Executive with over 2 years experience of handling RTA/PI claims.
You will be responsible for your own caseload of litigated RTA claims in addition to providing support on complex matters to the claims handlers and paralegals within the department. Cases will be predominately RTA claims .
The Role
- Personal Injury Solicitor/Litigator
- Reviewing liability and quantum on personal injury files (including credit hire) prior to issuing proceedings
- Drafting court documents to issue proceedings
- Liaising with client for further information/documents required in order to fully evidence claim
- Reviewing medical reports and any other
- Reviewing offers received and providing advice as to the risks to client
- Reviewing Defences and preparing Replies
- Drafting List of Documents and reviewing Defendant’s List
- Taking and drafting witness statements from client and any other witnesses
- Preparing client and case for trial
- Briefing counsel
- Attending trials where in local vicinity
The Candidate
· At least 2+ years experience
· You should have excellent client care skills and a commercial approach to your work
Benefits· Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Performance bonus
Experience:
* Litigation: 2 years (required)
Ability to Commute:
* Preston
Work Location: In person