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• Wakefield
• Posted 6th Feb 2012
• 
• Posted by: Pyramid8
• Salary: £35k-£55k + bonus
• Job Type: Permanent
• Address: Unit 12b Flemming Court
  Whistler Drive, Summit Park
  Glasshoughton
  WF10 5HW
  
• Reference: P8JOB775
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Job Description

Our client is a leading Law firm and they are currently looking for a Fee Earner to join their growing organisation. They pride themselves on service excellence and are market leaders within their field of expertise.

Role Profile:

The caseload is predominantly RTA based and involves cases with claim values between £25,000 and £250,000. The portfolio includes claims with multiple orthopaedic injuries, psychiatric injuries, brain injuries and fatal accident cases. The caseload will be approximately 90 cases per fee earner.

Core Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to our clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event.

Key factors include:

• Regular communication and face to face meetings with your client * 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 * Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, schedules of loss * Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation * Optimising your client’s settlement

Experience:

• Proven track record of dealing with multi track value injury claims. * Commitment to delivering excellent client care. * Competent and experienced litigator. * Strong technical ability with practical knowledge of court procedures. * Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. * High standard of organisational skills. * Excellent time management. * High standard of work quality with attention to detail. * Commercial awareness. * Positive attitude. * Acts as a role model to colleagues. * Team player who challenges and supports individuals * Self motivating, using own initiative. * Work with a Task based system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients. * Computer literate to be able to use word, excel, and case management system.