Pre Litigation Fee Earner

Kenlinks Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Bolton is seeking a pre-litigation fee earner to handle Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of the MOJ process. Responsibilities include managing a high-volume caseload, providing professional legal advice, and instructing Barristers. Candidates should demonstrate strong administrative skills and a commitment to client care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with IT and ability to adapt to new technology.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury claims.
• Maintain regular client contact and manage their expectations.
• Instruct Barristers and liaise with medical agencies.

Skills

Experience in personal injury claims

Understanding of MOJ process

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Client care

Tools

Proclaim Case Management

Job description

We are in need of a pre-litigation fee earner. Job specification for both is the same and is as follows:

Key Tasks

• A high-volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims following the MOJ process.
• Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
• To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
• Identify cases that have an element of serious injury and escalatethe cases and remove form the Portal. You will be supervised and supported by a recognised solicitor within the team.
• Instructing Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum.
• Instructing Medical Agencies and Engineers and liaising with third parties.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• A good understanding of the MOJ process.
• Experience in dealing with Credit Hire Companies.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.
• Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.
• The ability to provide a high level of client care.

Desirable Skills

• Preferably claimant orientated.
• Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.
• Experience of Infant Approval Hearings and Stage 3 hearings.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
• Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.