Litigation Executive – RTA

Salary: £26,000 – £31,200 per year

As a competent, professional Legal Executive you will know your worth and want to be part of a cutting edge legal firm that not only rewards your expertise and hard work but recognises the contribution you make to the success of the business.

This is the company that gives you all that and more they are leading consumer law firm with their main priority being to secure the highest compensation amount for their clients, ensuring that justice lands firmly on their side. With over 19 years’ experience, empathy, and expertise on hand to fight to get back what we believe people rightfully deserve. They stand tall to protect people and have gone from strength to strength, with a workforce over 100 strong and an annual turnover of over £26,000 – £31,200 million.

At the heart of what they do are people – the people they represent and the people that make up their team. It is putting people first that has made them so successful.

My client is committed to being at the forefront of Road Traffic Accident Claims and leading the way in dealing with the new Whiplash Reforms being implemented on 31st May.

Their continued growth means that we are looking to increase their RTA Litigation Team with someone who has not just the experience but has a real proactive and positive approach to their work, their clients and their colleagues.

Someone with a dynamic approach with flair and aspirations to develop their career.

You will need at least 3 years experience handling a volume claimaint RTA Litigation caseload and running a predominantly fast track litigated caseload and cases involving allegations of LVI fraud and the MIB.

You will be a clear and concise communicator.

You will have a warm, approachable, friendly manner and enjoy talking to people from all walks of life.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

Risks assessing claims and providing clients with appropriate legal advice.

Drafting legal documents and conducting all elements of litigation involved in progressing a case to Trial.

Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients.

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Day to day you will be:

Assuming conduct of RTA portal drop out cases

· Risk assessing cases for litigation

· Investigating liability and assessing quantum of claim

· Thorough investigation and risk assessment of new claims

· Drafting and issuing of legal proceedings

· Conduct of litigation to fast track trial

· Providing effective and considered legal advice

· Conducting legal research where necessary

· Effectively negotiating with opposing representatives on all matters to achieve the best possible outcome.

· Advocating for the client in Case Management and Application Hearings.

· Implementing and enforcing any agreement reached, including costs.

· Ensure daily that DPA, GDPR, SRA and ISO27001 requirements and standards are met and maintained in line with said policies and procedures

· To manage appropriately and breaches in line with company, regulatory, legislative requirements involving appropriate stakeholders where necessary

You will bring to the role experience and skills such as:

Familiar with the changes implemented post 01.04.13 and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of CPR

Knowledge of the MOJ portal and pre-action protocol

Excellent communication skills both written, and oral are essential

The ability to build relationships

The ability to engage with both prospective and existing clients

Strong IT skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent telephone manner

Active listening skills

Empathetic

Strong negotiation skills

Professional approach

And in return you can expect:

The Bonus earnings here are outstanding and bonus is uncapped.

Commission Pay

Company discount card for local restaurants, shops and gym

And the option of a mix of working from home and the office – this can be up to 4 days working from home.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an outstanding Litigation Executive.

If you have a dynamic approach to your career and a real flair working with your clients we would like to talk to you – please send me your CV – I am looking forward to learning more about you.