Litigation RTA Legal Executive in Manchester

My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years' experience and seven offices across the UK. They are expanding into their Manchester 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust quality claims handling with a focus on client outcomes to generate fee income and contribute to the business's success.
• Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims using the firm’s Case Management Systems and internal procedures.
• Progress caseload to ensure clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice with regular contact while managing expectations.
• Deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with minimal supervision.
• Assess liability and quantum including reviewing medical reports, researching and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation.
• Identify early cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and act expeditiously.
• Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients on litigation/cost risks.
• Achieve and exceed targets related to profit costs and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity.
• Liaise with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to pro-actively progress cases.
• Attend court hearings to make representations before the judiciary; where necessary, instruct Barristers and obtain formal Advice on quantum and liability.
• Perform to a high level in a target-oriented environment.
• Undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.

Experience and Knowledge

• Substantial experience managing a own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
• Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and ability to negotiate settlements at the optimum time.
• Solid working knowledge of CPR, legislation and relevant case law.
• Competent with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday per annum.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Hybrid working model (in relevant role).
• Matched Giving - up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity.
• Medicash cash plan - claim back dental/physio/optical appointments.
• My Medicash App - including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools.
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary).
• Pension scheme.
• Funded driving theory test (in relevant role).
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues.
• Dress for your day policy.

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.