Trainee Legal Fee Earner – ‘credit Hire

This opportunity would suit a Law / LPC / FILEX graduate, OR someone working with files in a Legal Assistant / Paralegal capacity, OR someone currently studying towards an equivalent qualification and looking to gain experience.

Our client is National-Award winning Law firm, and one of the UK’s leading providers of legal services and claims solutions to the insurance industry.

A successful & growing firm of solicitors with UK-wide coverage, they are looking for Trainee Fee Earners to become specialists in their high-demand Defendant Credit Hire Department in Trafford, Manchester.

Working flexitime 35 hours / week from their modern, high-rise office with a nearby Metrolink station, and close to the M60, they have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees. With opportunities for career development and progression arising on a regular basis, successful applicants with a high level of application & aptitude can expect to enjoy a rewarding and successful career in this firm.

Duties will include:

• Provision of first line support for client queries

• Taking client statements and reviewing medical records

• Communicating with third parties on the telephone

• Updating information into SOS / Solcase as required

• Drafting court documents and applications

• Attending hearing and mediations as and when required

• Assisting with Fee Earners chasers and post

• Assisting with the efficient running of the office generally

• Other duties as directed from time to time

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Background knowledge of Credit Hire and its application (desirable but not essential)

• Background knowledge of personal injury claims (desirable but not essential)

• Experience of working with files in an Legal Assistant / Paralegal capacity OR a Law/LPC/FILEX graduate, OR current studying towards an equivalent qualification and looking to gain experience

• Experience of communicating and working with clients

• The ability to run an effective diary system

• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills

• Excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to work effectively under pressure

• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

In addition to exceptional opportunities for career development and progression, the firm offers flexible working hours 7 hoursper year, 35 hrs/week, an attractive ‘Trainee’ starting salary of £26,000per yeardepending on experience, private health care, childcare vouchers and an excellent holiday package (30-35 days pa. incl. BH)

If you already work in a legal capacity or are interested in a career in Law and would like to become a Credit Hire Fee Earner, and you have the experience and qualification requirements mentioned above, please apply, we’d like to hear from you.