£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company & Benefits
Leading Law Firm - Personal Injury Litigator - Slough - £40,000 +
The Role
We are recruiting for a leading Law firm in search for experienced Personal Injury Litigators to provide a first-class service to both Union and private clients in the area of Personal Injury, litigating Fast Track matters.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Managing own casework of litigated files (Personal Injury matters) that are outside the portal
* Acting for claimants in Fast Track matters (EL/PL/RTA) adhering to procedural, funding guidelines and limits and providing support to partners and senior solicitors.
* Providing support and liaising with Portal Caseworkers to identify claims likely to be outside the portal.
* Judging liability on Portal cases where liability is denied and deciding whether litigation is appropriate.
* Understanding medical issues in the context of PI claims and how to investigate and apply these to the law in the best interest of the client.
* Develop an understanding of financial management of files (WIP, disbursements, billing, and profitability) and working as to meet or exceed set targets.
* Being professionally responsible for all aspects of the job to include compliance with external regulatory bodies, as well as ensuring quality of work and financial performance.
* Any other relevant tasks allocated by management.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Valid clean Practising Certificate / Admitted solicitor with current Practising Certificate in place (no conditions attached or regulatory body's restriction on ability to practice).
* Prior experience on good quality claimant PI matters - minimum 2-3 years' experience post admission.
* Extensive Portal experience, including both files within and outside the portal (Fast Track) and ability to supervise portal caseworkers
* Strong academic track background.
* Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* Able to exercise own initiative, with good problem-solving skills.
* Able to apply sensitivity, confidentiality, and empathy regarding clients' matters.
* A professional attitude and excellent client care.
* Attention to detail and pride in own work.
* Adept at time management and able to work to strict deadlines.
* Business acumen.
* Commitment to Service Quality and Client Care.
* IT literacy - Microsoft packages, and Solicitors Case Management Systems (Partner for Windows preferred).
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