Lead Fee Earner - Industrial Disease

Davies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Fee Earner to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This exciting role involves managing your own caseload within the Military Disease department, specializing in noise-induced hearing loss claims. You'll have the opportunity to develop junior staff while ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining profitability. With a supportive work environment and a range of benefits, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding field. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for legal excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling NIHL disease cases and other short tail disease cases.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload within the Military Disease department.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for claims.
• Liaise with Insurers and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

NIHL disease case handling

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

IT skills

Job description

Lead Fee Earner - Industrial Disease

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Description

The Lead Fee Earner will handle their own caseload within the Military Disease department, specialising in NIHL claims (noise induced hearing loss claims) and potentially other disease cases. They will manage and progress claims according to appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes while maintaining profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review documents and prepare reports
• Develop an assistant fee earner
• Handle disclosure processes
• Review evidence, including records
• Conduct investigations with the Insured and obtain witness statements
• Instruct Experts
• Attend conferences and Trials
• Manage routine correspondence
• Attend court appointments
• Liaise with and take instructions from Insurers and Insureds
• Ensure adherence to Court timetables
• Maintain compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
• Uphold Keoghs Values

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficient in handling NIHL disease cases as a minimum
• Experience with other short tail disease cases is desirable
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good listening and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain concentration
• Self-organising and prioritising abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Enthusiastic and hardworking attitude
• Good IT skills

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with the option to upgrade to family cover within the first month
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing resources
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation