Fee Earner - Non MOJ

Minster Law; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Fast Track Fee Earner to manage high-volume personal injury claims, ensuring exceptional client service and adherence to legal standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with RTA claims, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in case management software. This is a full-time position in Wakefield, where you'll play a crucial role in providing the best outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing RTA pre-litigated claims.
• Ability to handle complex liability disputes independently.
• Proactive approach to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of RTA claims.
• Ensure optimal client outcomes and relationship ownership.
• Draft and submit Court proceedings and relevant documents.

Skills

Case management skills

Knowledge of CPR and litigation processes

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

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
• 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 none 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.

We invite candidates who are passionate about personal injury law and committed to delivering outstanding client service to apply for this exciting opportunity within our Non MOJ Car Team.

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.

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.

Final note

The Recruitment Team at Minster Law would like to thank you for applying for Employment with us. Due to the high volume of applications, please note if you have not heard back from us in 10 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Legal Services