We are in need of a pre-litigation fee earner in our Blackburn
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 elevate them from the Portal, supervised and supported by a recognised solicitor within the team.
* Instruct barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal advice over issues of quantum.
* Instruct medical agencies, engineers and liaise with third parties.
* Undertake other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.
Person Specification
* Essential Skills:
o Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
o A good understanding of the MOJ process.
o Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
o Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.
o Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
o Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.
o The ability to provide a high level of client care.
* Desirable Skills:
o Preferably claimant orientated.
o Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.
o Experience of Infant Approval Hearings and Stage 3 hearings.
* Personal Attributes:
o Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a can do attitude.
o Good interpersonal skills.
o A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
o Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.
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