Overview
Funding Assistant role at Fletchers Group. Hybrid working from Southport with flexibility to work from home and in-office when needed.
Join our Funding Team at Fletchers Solicitors. This role offers a supportive, people-focused environment with hybrid working and excellent benefits. You will guide clients through the funding process, working with a range of stakeholders across and outside the business, and help ensure clients feel supported and informed from day one.
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year (until reaching long service award after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year)
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Liaising with clients to gain consent to take out insurance policies
* Incepting and updating insurance policies throughout the life of the case
* Dealing with queries from lawyers
* Contacting third party insurers to conduct BTE checks
* Processing insurance claims and uploading disbursement vouchers
* Assisting the Funding Supervisor with reconciliations and other ad hoc admin duties
* Working collaboratively with the accounts team to ensure insurance claims are allocated correctly
Essential Skills And Experience
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Basic Excel skills to support management with reconciliations
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Experience of working with a case management system
* Understanding of ATE and BTE insurance
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are a diverse, inclusive employer that supports hybrid and flexible working to balance performance and wellbeing. We invest in development and provide clear paths to progression, from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to leadership roles.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an environment where everyone can thrive. We support the Disability Confident scheme and other diversity standards.
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