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To support the team with delivery of their caseloads, completing delegated tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Accountabilities
Updating the case management system, client and other parties on allocation to a file handler- Updating and maintaining an accurate log of allocations · Drafting basic Court documents• Diarising Court Orders• Booking Counsel for assessment hearings or as required· Procedural drafting (at basic level, common steps)· Settlement negotiations· Negotiation with third party re: extensions/further information· Drafting of appropriate settlement information· Review of incoming Part 36 Offers/other settlement proposals• Requesting extensions for PODs, when requested• Drafting basic court documents e.g. AOS and Notice of Change• Filing and serving Court documents• Sending out cheques for damages and costs· Interlocutory applications (basic)· Part 18 Requests for Information (pro forma)· Drafting N260· Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded
Essential Skills and Attributes:Essential• English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/Level 5 or equivalent• IT literate (Microsoft Office)• Organisational skills particularly the ability to prioritise and multi task• Interpersonal skills• Oral communication• Customer services skills• Ability to work as part of a team• Ability to work independently• Ability to take initiative• Attention to detail• An understanding of client needs/requirements• Basic knowledge of litigation and costs process
Desirable• Experience in a legal environment• Previous use of a case management system
Compensation package
Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex
ValuesOur culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our fourvalues are at the heart of everything we do;We are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together
