RTA Paralegal

RTA Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Executive to join a leading Motor & Casualty Volume Department based in Manchester.

The Role
In this role you will not only be working independently but as part of a successful Motor & Casualty team. The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications and have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry.

The role holder will deal with mainly litigated small claims/fast track case load of files and assist other Fee Earners as and when required, with an average case load of 100 files.

The Main Duties:
· File Handling own case load of defendant litigated small claims and fast track and MOJ files
· Competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs
· Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps
· Referring cases for supervision and guidance so as to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed
· Entering into telephone negotiations, liaising with third party solicitors and insurers, own insurer clients and lay clients' and recording the outcome of those approaches
· Drafting documents including, applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
· Attending telephone conferences/applications/court hearings
· Working to Court Deadlines and Managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system
· Seeing cases through from commencement of proceedings to conclusion whilst dealing with cases in a cost-effective matter
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Progression
All training contracts are offered internally and are not met with competition from outside of the firm. All employees are eligible to apply for a training contract upon completion of their probation period.

The Candidate
Person Specification;
· The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload preferable a defendant case load.
· Knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application
· Knowledge of motor insurance would be preferable
· Familiarity with medical reports would be needed
· Able to meet/exceed billing target.
· Client-centric approach and excellent client care skills
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Experience of communicating and working with clients
· Has the ability to take initiative and pride in their work; and is flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll have access to, as part of the team:
· 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
· Private healthcare provision
· Company pension scheme
· Enhanced parental leave
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Life insurance and income protection
· Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
· Season ticket loans
· Flu vouchers
· Bonus scheme
· Perks at work scheme package
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.