Fast Track Fee Earner (Non Portal) - Bristol Based

Minster Law Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People Platinum

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Minster Law Ltd is seeking a Fast Track Fee Earner to manage a high-volume caseload of RTA pre- and post-litigated claims. You will ensure settlements align with client needs while following Minster Law best practices and internal protocols.

The role requires strong organisational, negotiation, and communication skills, with proficiency in case management software and MS Office. A solicitor or CILEX with practising rights is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing own caseload of RTA pre-litigation claims.
• Understanding of CPR and litigation processes.
• Desirable: Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume RTA pre and post-litigated claims to settlement or transfer.
• Maintain client relationships to optimise outcomes.
• Deal with complex liability disputes with minimal supervision.
• Assess quantum via medical reports and case law for multi-site injuries.
• Draft schedules of damages and negotiate settlements, drafting proceedings as needed.
• Instruct Counsel and experts and ensure adherence to directions.

Skills

Caseload management

CPR & litigation knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Case management software

Negotiation skills

Independent working

Professional development

Education

Solicitor

CILEX qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Fast Track Fee Earner - Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Fast Track Fee Earner to join our Non MOJ Car Team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of fast track personal injury claims, ensuring that all cases are handled efficiently and effectively. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional client service while adhering to legal standards and internal protocols.

Fast Track Fee Earner - Requirements

• Previous experience of managing your own caseload of RTA pre-litigated claims.
• Good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes.
• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with additional practicing rights, would be desirable.
• Good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Tactically astute and an excellent negotiator.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development is highly desirable.

Fast Track Fee Earner - Responsibilities

• Responsible for a high-volume caseload of RTA pre and post litigated non portal claims, following Minster Law best practise, in order to progress your claims through to settlement or transfer to litigation.
• Ownership of the client relationship ensuring that the right outcome is achieved and the client’s claim is optimised.
• Ability to deal with complex liability disputes involving motorcycles, and denials of liability with minimal supervision.
• Assess quantum to include reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law for complex multi-site injuries.
• Drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and other general damages.
• Negotiate with third parties to ensure we receive the best settlement figures for our clients in a proactive and timely manner, identify litigation opportunities where appropriate.
• Drafting Court proceedings, dealing with direction questionnaires, adhering to court directions and timescales, preparing relevant documents for disclosure, dealing with telephone hearings, submitting evidence and instructing Counsel/other appropriate experts as required.

Join us as we strive to provide outstanding service while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture in a platinum-accredited Investors in People organisation. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic Fast Track Fee Earner who shares our commitment to excellence.

The annual salary range for this role is £29,500 - £37,000

Equal Opportunities

Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

We're an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law site.