PERSONAL INJURY FEE EARNER/SOLICITOR - ELPL
UP TO £40K PA + BONUS
EXTENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
FLEXITIME
OFFICE/HYBRID/REMOTE WORKING OPTIONS
23 DAYS HOLIDAY PLUS BANK HOLIDAYS - ADDITIONAL 3 MAY BE GIVEN FOR CHRISTMAS. HOLIDAYS INCREASE EACH YEAR OF SERVICE
COMPANY BASED IN NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS
EXCEPTIONAL CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Revolution Recruitment Resources Ltd are recruiting for an ELPL Fee Earner/Solicitor for an exceptional Law Firm based in Newton-Le-Willows. This company have an massively friendly, open and relaxed working atmosphere where every team member is valued and supported.
The company are looking to add an ambitious, hard working Personal Injury Fee Earner/Solicitor to their team to cover a caseload of around 200 ELPL Cases.
Job Purpose
To progress own case load efficiently to both satisfy the client and maximise the Firm’s interests.
Key Tasks/Areas
Effective use of Firm’s case management system
Manage own case load efficiently
Liaise with referrers and manage their expectations in respect of quality and service
Take initial instructions from clients
Ability to vet a claim at initial stages
Assess funding requirements
Investigate liability / assessing quantum
Liaise with Insurers
Advising clients
Litigation work subject to experience and expertise
Drafting court documents where appropriate
Court proceedings/compliance with pre-action protocols
Advocacy as and when required
Liaison with Counsel / Instructions to Counsel
Negotiating settlements
Prepare predictive costs calculations and possibly negotiate
Provide assistance to team members
Compliance with office procedures
Weekly reports to Team Manager
Any other duties that may be required of you by the Firm from time to time
Training new staff entering the department as and when required.
Benefits
The company offer a tremendous benefits package which includes BUPA CASH PLAN, FREE PARKING, £100 COMMENDATION REWARDS SCHEME, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME, ADDITIONAL FUNDED TRAINING, LIFE INSURANCE COVER, LONG SERVICE REWARDS SCHEME, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, SICK PAY, TIME OFF IN LIEU, STAFF DISCOUNTS AND MORE.
Qualifications/skills required to perform role:
Basic typing skills/computer skills
Good organisational and planning skills
Good telephone manner/ability to communicate effectively
ILEX exams preferred for Fee Earners
If you believe that you would be the right candidate for this role, please apply online with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application further should you be succesful.