Litigation Fee Earner - Orpington - £25k - 30k per year (JO0000009388)

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Litigation Fee Earner
Orpington, Greater London, England
£25k - 30k per year

Experienced litigation fee earner sought for a permanent role for a Bromley based law firm with links to the insurance industry specialising in dealing with matters arising from RTA claims. This is a full-time role with the opportunity for hybrid working following a settling in period as well as training and support to provide career progression.
 
Role involves:
Managing a mixed case load including but not limited to liability disputes, repair, credit hire  small claims cases
Effective management of the litigation process to ensure SLA's are met
Utilise a Case Management System accurately and effectively
Work a task list efficiently
Negotiation of quantum & assessing liability
Drafting Court documents
Liaising with client's regarding uninsured losses and to obtain relevant case information in a competent manner
Liaising with insurers, brokers, Courts, Solicitors and Barristers as required
Adhering to all court deadlines
Take and draft comprehensive statements
Book and instruct Counsel to attend trial
Allocation of settlement funds
 
Required experience/qualifications
At least 2 years similar litigation/case handler experience in a law firm or the insurance industry
Ability to handle a case load with minimal supervision
Full knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance Claims
Credit hire experience desirable but not essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High degree of motivation and attention to detail
Demonstrable ability to work as a team
Ability to work calmly under pressure in an organised and efficient manner, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
 
Benefits:
Hybrid working (after successful completion of training and your probationary period)
Buy and sell Holiday
Training and development to support career progression
Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & well being
Paid volunteer time to support our chosen charity
Additional day off for your birthday
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a firm that place their clients at the heart of what they do whether working with large corporate clients or individuals. They value their staff greatly and invest heavily in training and supporting staff development along with keeping their technical expertise up to date.
 
As a relatively young firm formed in 2014, they have an ambitious and forward-thinking senior management team, building a sustainable well managed profitable business that has expanded year on year since first being established.
 
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