Litigator

National Accident Law

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Healthcare scheme with Simply Health

Job summary

Join a leading legal services firm as a Litigator, overseeing RTA and various other claims with a commitment to securing favorable outcomes for clients. This role includes managing the litigation process, alongside collaborating with teams for efficient service delivery. Opportunities for professional growth are available in this supportive and innovative environment, with competitive benefits and a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

Experience handling non-portal claims.
Strong background in litigation.
Proven ability to manage own caseload and meet SLAs.

Responsibilities

Manage RTA, EL/PL/OL cases and secure maximum wins.
Draft legal documentation and manage litigation process.
Attend conferences, hearings, and support team queries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Technical competence

Communication skills

IT competence

Analytical skills

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At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track.

We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative, and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law.

Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven, and Unified, and because of this, we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun, and inclusive.

National Accident Law is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself.

THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

As an experienced Litigator you will be responsible for RTA predominantly, with a mix of EL/PL/OL cases that drop out of the MOJ portal and some Intermediate Track and Multi Track cases from inception, assessing liability and taking a pro-active approach to litigation where necessary. You will be responsible for managing the process efficiently, whilst securing the maximum win for both the consumer and the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS LITIGATOR

Utilise your advanced knowledge to progress pre-issue claims into litigation as quickly as possible.
Work closely with all other teams, ensuring a smooth handover for the client.
Draft particulars of claim and all other documentation required for case progression, professionally and accurately
Understand the process for fast, intermediate, and multi-track claims, being able to maximise revenue dependant on track
Have the ability to meet strict court deadlines
Be well-versed with CPR rules and relevant case law
If required, attend conferences, hearings, and CMCs
Be responsible for the instructing of Counsel or experts
Provide support for other teams where necessary and act as a referral point for more complex queries
Be responsible for file closure decisions, ensuring files are closed in a timely and appropriate manner
Personalise every interaction with the consumer, ensuring empathy and understanding are expressed at all times
Listen and assess the consumers’ case, supporting them through the latter stages of their claim
Retain consumer engagement through the provision of informed advice, demonstrating technical know-how
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our market to ensure knowledge and skills remain fit for purpose

HERE ARE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Experience handling non-portal claims from a Claimant perspective
Experience running high-value cases with minimum supervision
Strong Litigation background
Previous track record of achieving high levels of billing
High level of technical competence
Ability to handle a mixed caseload of denied and admitted claims
Proven ability to handle own caseload, adhering to strict SLAs
Experience managing risk to make commercially sound decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience analysing and interpreting MI to make decisions
Strong IT competence with a focus on using systems and process to maximise efficiency

AND HERE ARE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES THAT WOULD FIT THIS ROLE AND FIT OUR BUSINESS

Confident and capable, proactive decision-maker
Analytically minded
Driven for the right result
Curious
Unified

*We are happy to offer remote working options for this role, but please note there is a requirement to attend once monthly off-sites in the North-West of England with the Litigation team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer 25 days holiday, a contributory pension and a healthcare scheme with Simply Health. We have regular communication events, yearly award ceremonies and we have achieved Gold standard for Investors in People.

You can find out more about us at www.national-accident-law.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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