At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Fast Track EL/PL/OL cases and drive litigation processes efficiently.
- Company: Join National Accident Law, a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, remote/hybrid working options.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate, curious, and driven team with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in handling non-portal claims and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive
Working pattern: Remote/Hybrid (some office attendance required)
At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track. We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law. Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven and Unified, and because of this we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun and inclusive. National Accident Law is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself.
The purpose of the role
You will be responsible for all Fast Track EL/PL/OL cases that drop out of the MOJ portal, assessing liability and taking a pro-active approach to litigation where necessary. You will be responsible for managing the process efficiently, whilst securing the maximum win for both the consumer and the business.
What you'll be doing
- Utilise your advanced knowledge to progress pre-issue claims into litigation as quickly as possible
- Work closely with all other teams, ensuring a smooth handover for the client
- Draft particulars of claim and all other documentation required for case progression, professionally and accurately
- Understand the process for fast-track claims, being able to maximise revenue dependant where appropriate
- Meet strict court deadlines
- Be well versed with CPR rules and relevant case law
- If required, attend conferences, hearings and CMCs
- Be responsible for the instructing of Counsel or experts
- Provide support for other teams where necessary and act as a referral point for more complex queries
- Be responsible for file closure decisions, ensuring files are closed in a timely and appropriate manner
- Personalise every interaction with the consumer, ensuring empathy and understanding are always expressed
- Listen and assess the consumers' case, supporting them through the latter stages of their claim
- Retain consumer engagement through the provision of informed advice, demonstrating technical know-how
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our market to ensure knowledge and skills remain fit for purpose
What you'll bring
- Experience of handling non-portal claims from drop out to litigation to settlement
- Ability to handle a mixed caseload of denied and admitted claims
- Proven ability to handle own caseload, adhering to strict SLAs
- Experience of managing risk to make commercially sound decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of analysing and interpreting information to make decisions
- Strong IT competence
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong track record of billing & issuing
And here are some of the personal attributes that would fit this role and fit our business:
- Confident and capable decision maker
- Attention to detail
- Analytically minded
- Driven for the right result
- Passionate
- Curious
- Unified
What we can offer you:
A competitive salary
Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 days
EL/PL/OL Litigation Executive in London employer: National Accident Law
At National Accident Law, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a healthcare scheme, and opportunities for professional development, all within a collaborative team culture in Kettering. Join us to be part of an award-winning workplace that values curiosity and passion in the field of personal injury law.
