Fast Track Liability Handler

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
• Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures 
• Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure. 
• Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.
• Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines
• Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
• Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors 
• Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary 
• Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
• Undertaking Court Hearings 
• Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals
• Accurately recording time and management information  
• Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines 
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines 
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills 
• Have an understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial.
• Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions
• Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
• Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
• Good telephone negotiation skills
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless 

• Work as part of a Team 
• Use own initiative
• Plan and prioritise workloads and effectively use delegation
• Remain calm under pressure
• Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
• Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion
• Follow work processes and keep to Strategy  
• Ability to make decisions 

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing 
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets