Fast Track Fee Earner (Non Portal) - Wakefield Based

Minster Law Ltd; Durkar; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Minster Law Ltd is seeking a dedicated Fast Track Fee Earner to join our Non MOJ Car Team. You will manage a caseload of fast track personal injury claims, ensuring efficient handling and excellent client service.

You will work with CPR and litigation processes, negotiate settlements, and contribute to achieving favorable outcomes while adhering to internal protocols. This role requires strong organisational skills, proactive development, and the ability to work independently or as part of a

Qualificações

• Experience managing your own caseload of RTA pre-litigated claims.
• Good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes.
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights would be desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a high-volume caseload of RTA pre- and post-litigated non-portal claims, progressing to settlement or transfer.
• Own the client relationship to optimise outcomes.
• Handle complex liability disputes with minimal supervision.
• Assess quantum by reviewing medical reports and researching case law for multi-site injuries.
• Draft schedules of special damages and assess awards for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
• Negotiate with third parties to secure best settlement figures.
• Draft Court proceedings, manage direction questionnaires, and prepare documents for disclosure and hearings.

Conhecimentos

Caseload management

CPR / litigation knowledge

Solicitor/CILEX with practising rights

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Case management software

Negotiation

Independent working

Professional development

Formação académica

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights

Ferramentas

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Salary Information

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.