My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years’ experience and has seven offices across the UK.They are now looking to expand further into their Manchester office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
2. To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
3. To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
4. To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
5. To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
6. Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and a...