Personal Injury Fee earner

Talent Network Partners Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Network Partners Ltd is seeking a Personal Injury Fee Earner for a private Leeds-based legal firm. You will manage a caseload of RTA Fast Track claims and litigated matters, guiding files from pre-litigation through to settlement with clients and counsel.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in RTA Fast Track and litigated claims, strong organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling a caseload of RTA Fast Track claims.
• 2+ years' experience handling litigated claims.
• Strong work ethic and dedicated professional.
• Knowledge of MOJ Portal or OIC advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and workload prioritisation.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Fast Track claims; Multi Track experience desirable but not essential.
• Handle general call queries and participate in team communications (Claimant and Third Party).
• Instruct medical experts and review medical evidence.
• Review Claimants losses and vehicle-related losses.
• Assess liability and prospects of each case.
• Draft witness statements on behalf of the Claimant.
• Attend conferences with Counsel.

Skills

Caseload management

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

About the job Personal Injury Fee earner

Job Description

Our esteemed client, a prestigious private legal firm located in Leeds vibrant center, is on the lookout for a seasoned personal injury fee earner to join their team. The perfect applicant will have a fervent dedication to their craft, a steadfast commitment to delivering outstanding service, and a relentless drive to secure the most favorable results for their clients. This position involves the oversight of a diverse array of personal injury cases, including RTA/EL/PL files, spanning pre-litigation, active litigation, and intricate matters.

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage a caseload of Fast Track claims (Multi Track experience desirable but not essential)
• Handle general call queries and participate in team communications (Claimant and Third Party).
• Instruct medical experts and review medical evidence.
• Review Claimants losses and vehicle-related losses.
• Assess liability and prospects of each case.
• Draft witness statements on behalf of the Claimant.
• Attend conferences with Counsel.

About You

• At least 2 years' experience handling a caseload of RTA Fast Track claims
• At least 2 years' experience handling litigated claims
• A dedicated and personable individual with a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of the MOJ Portal or OIC is advantageous
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your workload.
• Capable of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
• Good people skills for teamwork and building relationships with co-workers and clients
• Good written and spoken communication skills