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The post holder will be expected to handle a high volume of cases in one of our specialist litigation areas within the organisation, working directly with clients, both in person and over the telephone. Specific duties will include:
Record an average of 7 hours of chargeable time each day without exception.
Liaising with clients concerning the case.
Information gathering, including: Contacting witnesses, taking witness statements, undertaking legal research, managing case files, drafting and proofreading notes at court and doing administration work such as arranging meetings and billing.
Instructing GP's, medical consultants and other expert witnesses.
Ensuring that pre-issue cases are moved forward without delay within the organisations timeframe.
Ensuring that all issued cases are run in line with CPR
Ensuring that issued cases are progressed efficiently, offering defendants the opportunity to settle at key points (e.g. at AQ stage; Upon Exchange of Witness Statements /Part 18 receipt/ Exchange of trial bundles etc),for reasonable profit costs to the Company
Clients are updated at least monthly and in any event upon the occurrence of any development in the client's case
Case files are worked diligently
Ensure all legal process/court deadlines are met
Assist with workflow development and precedent/standard letters
Files are managed on a case management system through fast track litigation
Take part in relevant training and manage own personal development.
Attend meetings as and when required and report to the management team and Directors regarding office management and administrative support.
Any other reasonable management instruction deemed necessary for the smooth running of the organisation.
Person Specification:
Essential:
A minimum of 12 months experience of professional negligence cases
Pre and post litigation experience
A sound understanding and up to date knowledge of CPR
A good understanding of the litigation process to trial and pre action protocols
Experience of multi-track claims
Use of legal research for up to date cases
Excellent customer facing skills and strong communication abilities
Use of a Case Management System
Strong understanding of CPR, ability to draft responses and advise client on policy coverage to include insurance indemnity work, negligence and liability
Desirable:
Any legal qualification and / or training would be advantageous but not essential
Experience of high-value claims would be an advantage, although is not essential.
Experience and / or knowledge of IRIS
Experience of handling bulk caseloads
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This job expired on 08/03/2012
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