Job Description

My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years' experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced OIC Portal Legal Advisor to join their expanding team in their Leeds office.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of fast-track RTA cases through all stages of the OIC portal. Our ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator with a proven track record in handling Fast Track RTA claims and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for a high volume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA Portal claims, following the OIC process, making use of the firm's Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
• To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
• To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously
• Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
• To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to settlements and issuing, without compromising the firm's integrity
• To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed
• Where necessary, and in accordance with the firm's internal policies and procedures, to instruct Barristers to represent clients at hearings and obtain formal Advice over issues of quantum
• Perform to a high level in a target-orientated environment

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases
• Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
• Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Holiday buy and sell?
• Matched Giving - up to 250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity?
• Medicash cash plan - claim back dental / physio / optical appointments??
• My Medicash App - including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools??
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras?
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)?
• Pension scheme?
• Funded driving theory test
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support?
• Training and development opportunities?
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues?
• Dress for your day policy?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.

Skills Required