Litigation RTA Legal Executive

My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years’ experience and has seven offices across the UK.\\n \\n They are now looking to expand further into their Liverpool office and are looking for legal advisors to manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.\\n \\n To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the business.\\n \\n Key Duties and Responsibilities\\nResponsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.\\nTo progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.\\nTo deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.\\nTo be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.\\nTo identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.\\nTake a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks.\\nTo achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity.\\nTo liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.\\nTo attend, where appropriate, court hearings to make representations in respect of the claim before the judiciary. Where necessary, and in accordance with the firm’s internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum and liability.\\nPerform to a high level in a target orientated environment.\\n To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.Experience and Knowledge\\nSubstantial experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.\\nExcellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.\\nA solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation and relevant case law\\nCompetent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office\\nGood attention to detail and organisational skills.\\nFocus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.Benefits\\n25 days' holiday per annum\\nHoliday buy and sell scheme\\nHybrid working model (in relevant role)\\nMatched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity\\nMedicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments\\nMy Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools\\nDiscounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras\\nLife Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)\\nPension scheme\\nFunded driving theory test (in relevant role)\\nActive network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support\\nTraining and development opportunities\\nFunded social events to connect with your colleagues\\nDress for your day policyThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.\\n \\n If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to (url removed) or call Chris on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further