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Purpose ofJob
Theprimaryresponsibilityofthispostistomanageclientsfiles.
Solicitor / Legal Advisor
Purpose ofJob
Theprimaryresponsibilityofthispostistomanageclientsfiles.
Togeneratefeesbymanagingfileseffectively.
Toensurethatall Dutiesandresponsibilities OutlinedinJob Description & Person Specification Are Achieved
Toachievemissionstatement/visionandcorevalues.
Responsibleto
TeamCoordinator
SupervisoryResponsibilities
None
Accountabilities
* ClientFiles
* Toensurethat TargetsareAchieved
* ReportingissuestoCoordinator
* EnsurethatServiceLevelAgreementsareachieved
* AdheringtoProfessionalStandardsandregulations
Main Duties
Client Files
* Effectiveuseofcasemanagementsystemand filingsystemto monitor and progress client files.
* Takingaccurateinstructionsfromclients
* Attendingclientmeetings
* Explaining complex matters to the client including details of court procedureand managing client expectationsof processof their claim.
* Answeringgeneralclientqueriesregardingtheir case in accordance with Service Level Agreement
* Attendinglocusinspections
* Providingclientswithlegaladviceasandwhenneeded
* Provideadvicetoclients posthearingonimplicationsof court outcome to include prospects of appeal
* Liaisingwiththethirdpartyrepresentativesandinsurers
* Arrangingappointmentswithappropriatemedicalexperts
* Negotiate settlement of clients losses and compensation with third party representatives
Targets are Achieved
Reporting issues to Team Leader
S.L.A.s are achieved
Other
* Managingallcorrespondence,documentationandevidence associated with the file.
* Advisingclientsonandmakingappropriateapplicationsfor
funding including, LegalAid, LegalExpensesand our After the Event Insurance Cover.
* Issuingproceedingsintherelevantcourt
* Attendrelatedcourthearings/inquestsetc
* Preparationofcourtdocumentsandevidenceforhearing
* Attendingallconsultationsandcourtdateswithclient
* InstructionandbriefingofJuniorCounselasrequired.
* Guide any witnesses in attendance on behalf of your client through court procedure and during attendance at various venues.
* Achievingmonthly/annualstandardsinrelationtoBilling, File opening and closures, settlement figures and case duration.
* Reviewing all files quarterly in accordance with procedure
* Activelypartakinginmeetingsasandwhenscheduled.
* Attendingallrequiredtraining.
* Participationin annualappraisalstoassessyouroverall performance, duties and training requirements and development.
* Reporting significantissuesonfiles, positive&negativeto team Coordinator including any complaintsor potentialcomplaintson files.
* Reporting every case outcome within one day of conclusion with team Coordinator
* Adhering to Service Level Agreements with any external business sources to the firm.
* Effectivelymanagingtimeto complywithdutiesand responsibilities
* Developingbusinessbypromotionofthefirm and itsservices
WorkingConditions Hours
8.45 5.15 Monday Friday
Salary&Benefits
* 4DayWorkingWeekwithnoreductiontopayorbenefits.*
* BonusOpportunities
* Company Pension,withcompanycontributing 5%of annual salary
* Minimum of28daysholiday perannum toinclude public holidays
* Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental
* EmployeeAssistanceProgramme-24/7MentalHealthand Counselling Care for team and family
* LifeInsurance-3timesannualsalary
* GymMembership
* OptionalHealth Checksandannual Health andWellbeing Events
* Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers
Full time 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Prospects
Growth within Role
Essential /DesirableKnowledge, Training &
Qualifications
* LawDegree
* Experience in an Administrative Role in JMK Solicitors OR Minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Advisor/Executive elsewhere
* DemonstrableExperiencein all MicrosoftPackages
* Knowledgeof Proclaim Management System
* Demonstrableexperience of Case management system
* ProfessionalQualification
Skills&Experience
* CommunicationSkillsin English Conversation
* InterpersonalSkills
* TimeManagementSkills
* Working to deadlines in pressurisedenvironments
* Managinglarge volumesof case files
* CustomerServiceSkills
* Negotiation Skills
* CreditHireExperience
* AdvocacyExperience for Qualifiedstaff
Motivation&RelevantInterests
* Motivatedbydoingagoodjob
* By achievingexcellentservice & the best possible outcomein clients cases
* Demonstrablecommitmentto JMK goals, objectives and vision
* Ability to identify issues and suggest training requirements for the benefit of the team.
* ExceedingExpectations
* Evidence ofprofessional and personalachievements todate
Behaviour&Attitude
* TakingAccountability
* TeamPlayer
* FriendlyManner
* Professional
* FlexibleApproachtoWork/ Tasks
* Positiveapproachtowork
* Problemsolvingapproachto work at to clients files
* DemonstrateExperience& AchievingTargets
Transport&Availability
* DrivingLicence
* Accesstocar
* InsuranceforBusinessuse
* Ability to travel to & from court & client meetings as required.
OtherRequirements
* Professional Appearance
Location:JMK Solicitors Newry/Belfast or Derry/Londonderry
Position currently live closing date Friday 29th August 2025 @ 4pm
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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