Litigator

CRA Legal; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Litigator to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers the opportunity to handle a variety of litigation matters, including RTA claims and motorbike accidents, in a supportive and modern working environment. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being, you will benefit from an enhanced benefits package, including health insurance and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about law and looking to make a significant impact, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays

'Time For You' days

Enhanced pension scheme

Health insurance

Medical insurance

Free eye tests

Life insurance

Firmwide bonus scheme

Perkbox

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated RTA claims is essential.
• Exposure to the MOJ portal is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage ex-MOJ and non-MOJ portal cases for accidents.
• Conduct case reviews and establish liability.

Skills

Litigated RTA claims

MOJ portal knowledge

Personal injury claims

Motorbike accident claims

Education

Qualified legal professional

Non-qualified legal professional

Job description

Job Title: Litigator
Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000
Contract: Full or Part Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Running ex-MOJ / non-MOJ portal cases in relation to car & motorbike accidents
• Picking up cases following portal exit or when a dispute in liability / settlement has occurred
• Conducting case reviews and analysing key information to establish liability and propose resolutions
• Handling various litigation matters
• Assessing cases if requires transfer to multi-track or for fast-track . multi-track borderline team
• Client liaison and relationship management

Employee Benefits Package:

• 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• 'Time For You' days
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay
• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Free eye tests
• Reward & recognition - long service, prize draw, incentives
• Life insurance
• Firmwide bonus scheme
• Perkbox
• Free parking (if/when in office)
• Hybrid working - typically 1 day in the office per week

About the Organisation:

• Our client are a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation. In recent years, the organisation has modernised it's working environment and operational procedures to improve on an already successful business model. Through promoting an agile working policy, implementing focus on work-life balance and a supportive set up has resulted in a great culture.
• As a successful applicant, you will benefits from excellent work quality, a supportive & engaging management structure, industry leading employee benefits, modern offices and a fun & dynamic team culture.

Application Criteria's:

• You will need experience, handling litigated RTA claims
• Exposure and working knowledge of the MOJ portal is required
• Experience handling litigated personal injury claims is required
• Experience or exposure to motorbike accident claims is desired
• Applications from qualified or non-qualified legal professionals are welcome

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Litigator vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Litigator vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.