Responsibilities
- Drafting of client and witness statements
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
- Preparing court documents
- Reviewing and collating medical records
- Reviewing medical reports
- Researching case law on liability and quantum
- Liaising with clients and updating on case progress
- Preparing court bundles
- Dealing with billing and disbursement payments
- Attending conferences with counsel and hearings and taking detailed notes
- Providing updates to clients
- General file administration
Requirements
- Prior experience of working in road traffic and personal injury law, and a working knowledge of legal principles and court procedures in relation to those areas of law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Legal analysis and research skills
- An ability to manage your time and workload efficiently
- Demonstrable ability to think ahead and anticipate next steps
- Empathy and a focus on delivering outstanding client service
- Experience of the RTA portal and Proclaim Case Management System would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided.
