Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Apprenticeship, FullTime
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, Negotiable
- Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience
- Hybrid working available
- Excellent career prospects
In this role you will not only be working independently but as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team. The ideal candidate will have previous Motor file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry. The role holder will deal with fully litigated small claims/fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required.
The Main Duties: - File Handling own mixed case load of defendant litigated ranging from OIC to Fast Track/ low level Multi Track
- Competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs
- Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps
- Referring cases for supervision and guidance so as to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed
- Drafting documents including, applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
- Working to Court Deadlines and Managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system
ProgressionThe firm has a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression and for the successful candidate to have a rewarding and prosperous career. All of their training contracts and solicitor apprenticeships are offered internally and are not met with competition from outside of the firm.
The Candidate - The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload preferable a defendant case load.
- Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application
- Knowledge of motor insurance would be preferable
- Familiarity with medical reports would be needed
- Able to meet/exceed billing target.
- Experience of communicating and working with clients
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
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