Solicitor - EL/PL/OL

National Accident Law; Stockport, Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme

Perks at Work

Community Day

CPD opportunities

Job summary

National Accident Law is seeking an EL/PL/OL Solicitor to manage fast track personal injury claims that drop from the MOJ portal. You will assess liability, progress cases to litigation, and drive efficient outcomes for clients and the business.

You will work with multiple teams, draft key documents, handle conferences, and supervise Counsel or experts as needed. Some travel to the north of England and occasional office visits are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of handling non-portal claims from drop out to litigation to settlement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT competence and ability to use case management tools.
• Proven track record of billing and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Progress pre-issue claims into litigation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth client handovers.
• Draft statements of claim and other litigation documents accurately.
• Understand fast-track claim processes and maximise revenue where possible.
• Instruct Counsel or experts and manage conferences, hearings and CMCs.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Litigation management

Billing experience

Communication skills

IT competence

Decision making

Job description

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 THE ROLE

As EL/PL/OL Solicitor you will be responsible for all Fast Track EL/PL/OL cases that drop out of the MOJ portal, 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.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS EL/PL/OL SOLICTOR

• 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-track claims, being able to maximise revenue dependant where appropriate
• 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 always expressed
• 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 of handling non-portal claims from drop out to litigation to settlement
• Ability to handle a mixed caseload of denied and admitted claims
• Proven ability to handle own caseload, adhering to strict SLAs
• Experience of managing risk to make commercially sound decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of analysing and interpret information to make decisions
• Strong IT competence
• Strong track record of billing

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

• Confident and capable decision maker
• Analytically minded
• Driven for the right result
• Curious
• Unified

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Healthcare scheme: claim up to £1,000 per year back with Simply Health
• Perks at Work: exclusive member discounts across a range of goods and services
• Community Day on us: volunteer in your community for one day each year
• CPD Opportunities: training and development opportunities to boost your confidence, realise your strengths and develop your career with us.

We are proud that each year our employees rate our business higher Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award Winners for being a great place to work. We are Gold awarded Investors in People and are proud to say that National Accident Law is a great place to work.

But don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself!

*Please note, this role does require travel to the north of England (Stockport) for once monthly team days which usually fall on a Wednesday and infrequent travel to our Kettering office (annual conference, new employee induction).