The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Legal Advisor in the Legal Services Department based at the Union’s Head Office in Salford Quays.
What we offer:
* Flexitime
* 34 hours week
* Defined contribution pension.
* Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
* Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
* Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
* Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
* Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are: to ensure the smooth running of the Union’s Injury Assist online personal injury claim service and that all member’s enquiries are dealt with in line with the service agreement; to confirm that the Union’s eligibility requirements in respect of its personal injury service is met in each case; to ensure that members’ enquiries are allocated to the appropriate panel solicitor and dealt with in line with the Union’s Legal Services Agreement (LSA).
The successful applicant will possess: formal legal training, typically in the form of a Legal Executive qualification or other relevant qualification or equivalent practical legal experience; Knowledge of relevant law, precedent and procedure in relation to personal injury, CICA and MIB claims; knowledge of state benefits relating to accidents and diseases; well-developed planning and organisational skills; IT literacy including knowledge of Abode, Word, Outlook and databases; the ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
An application pack can be downloaded below. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 249 2457, quoting Ref: 914.
The closing date is noon on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place in either week commencing 2 or 9 June 2025.
CVs are not accepted. Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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