Legal Advisor

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer law firm in Liverpool is seeking a legal professional to handle RTA files, ensuring compliance and efficient management. Responsibilities include preparing cases for litigation and managing financial aspects. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This position offers a hybrid working environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance plus option for 5 additional days

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to meet monthly financial targets and key performance indicators.
• Experience in handling RTA files and understanding Claimant claims process.
• Ability to assess and review medical reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient file management and adherence to compliance.
• Secure relevant medical reports and manage billing aspects.
• Prepare cases for litigation and handle post-settlement steps.
• Minimize write-offs and ensure timely drafting of legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters or documents on the case management system with appropriate supervision. Progress all files proactively towards settlement in an efficient manner, including management of inactivity, complaints etc.
• Ensure financial aspects of matters including billing, are managed to enable achievement of their KPIs. Sets own goals to achieve their KPIs.
• Secure relevant medical reports and review and value appropriately in accordance with company guidelines, Judicial College Guidelines, Case law etc. as relevant.
• Obtain the clients Schedule of Loss and any evidence required to support a claim.
• Prepare cases appropriately for litigation and any hearings, directions etc. and provide post settlement case steps, including the release of files to the enforcement team.
• Minimise write offs and case closures due to AWOL clients and pro-active housekeeping including prompt closure of files, dealing with ledger enquiries and processing write offs.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of drafting of legal documents, in particular, court documents, preparing schedules, creating files, proofreading and briefing counsel. Researches and applies an understanding of the law within own Practice Group.
• Demonstrate extensive experience of RTA file handling and a thorough understanding of the Claimant claims process with prior litigation experience (as applicable to the role).
• Manage and prioritise workload with a track record of providing exceptional customer service.
• Previous experience of running RTA fast track cases and Part 8 and MOJ processes where required.
• Ability to assess and review medical reports from various disciplines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant practice and business IT/case management systems.
• Experience of managing cases within the relevant area of expertise, depending on role seniority.

Qualifications & Skills

• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to meet monthly financial targets and key performance indicators

Benefits

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm.