Serious Injury in Wakefield

To assist with a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims for Minster Law clients, to generate fee income and contribute to the general success of the department.
In conjunction with supporting a lead fee-earner you will also manage your own small caseload within Serious Injury.
Ensure a full working knowledge of all cases being handled by the lead fee earner, including the key areas of dispute and any actions planned to resolve them.
· Deal with elements of the case and ensure they are progressed as swiftly as possible, having agreed the action plan for the case with the lead Fee Earner.
· Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel.
· Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum.
· Securing early interim payments, appropriate rehabilitation and optimising the client’s settlement.
· Provide a key point of contact for telephone calls from client or all other interested parties.
· Maintain and update the case management system.
· Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of issues which commonly arise in catastrophic claims to be able to discuss with client or other interested parties in an informed manner.
· Liaise with Finance regarding the