RTA Fee Earner – Pre-Litigation
Location: Preston Salary: £24,784 – £28,000 OTE Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Working Pattern: Office-based Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced RTA Fee Earner looking for your next career move? A well-established, multinational law firm based in Preston is looking for an experienced Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join its successful Road Traffic Accident (RTA) team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year's RTA experience who is looking to build on their existing knowledge, take ownership of their own caseload and progress their legal career within a modern and supportive environment.
You'll be joining a professional, established team operating within a fully paperless office, using modern case management systems and structured processes to manage a busy claimant caseload.
The Role
As an RTA Fee Earner, you will manage your own portfolio of pre-litigation RTA claims, providing a high standard of service to clients while progressing files efficiently from instruction through to settlement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a full caseload of RTA claimant files from instruction through to settlement
Progressing claims through the pre-litigation and MOJ Portal process
Liaising with clients, insurers, Credit Hire providers and Accident Management companies
Reviewing and progressing claims in accordance with CPR, client protocols and relevant procedures
Maintaining regular and professional communication with clients throughout the claims journey
Negotiating settlements and progressing matters efficiently
Ensuring files are accurately maintained and fully updated on the case management system
Managing workload effectively within a busy, high-volume environmenT
Providing excellent client care and maintaining high professional standards
Working collaboratively with colleagues while taking responsibility for your own caseload
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who already has experience within RTA claimant work and is confident managing files with a good level of independence.
Essential
At least 1 year's experience in an RTA pre-litigation role
Experience managing claimant RTA files from instruction through to settlement
Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Experience using the MOJ Portal
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and case management systems
Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to deadlines
Desirable
Experience dealing with Credit Hire
Experience working with Accident Management companies
Previous experience using Proclaim or a similar case management system
Experience within a high-volume claimant personal injury environment
Exposure to litigation or progression beyond the pre-litigation stage
CILEX/legal qualification or an interest in further professional development
Why Join?
This is more than just another RTA role. The firm is committed to developing its people and offers genuine opportunities for progression based on performance.
You'll benefit from:
Monthly bonus and incentive scheme
Clear opportunities for career progression
Potential progression into litigation and other legal departments
Ongoing coaching, training and professional development
Modern, fully paperless working environment
Established and supportive RTA team
Free on-site parking
Excellent public transport links
Convenient Preston location with easy access to retail facilities and the motorway network
Monday–Friday working, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
The Ideal Candidate
This role would suit an RTA Fee Earner, RTA Paralegal, Personal Injury Fee Earner or Pre-Litigation Fee Earner who has at least one year's relevant experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.
If you're organised, commercially aware, client-focused and keen to progress within a growing legal environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your RTA career.
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