Job Description

Job description

Kinetic Law: We're a young vibrant Law firm. We are looking to recruit an

experienced

Pre- Litigation fee Earner/ Paralegal to join our Road Traffic Accident Team. This role would suit an ambitious individual who is looking to take the next step in their career who can demonstrate excellent levels of client care and provide advice to support clients through their road traffic accident claims. A Good team player with collaborative approach and will have a genuine desire to be involved in the future growth plans for the firm and support in the development and growth of the department through marketing & networking activities.

Description:

The successful candidate will have at least 12-18 months previous experience in a similar role, dealing with OIC & MOJ Portal cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for running their own case load of around 200 files from the claim being submitted to the portal, right up to litigation - including dealing with liability disputed matter, cases that have dropped from the portal, with minimum supervision. The case load with be primarily RTA matters.

Skills/Experience:

The role offers good career progression and excellent personal and professional development. The ideal candidate

Dealing with MOJ & OIC Portal matters Uploading claims to the MOJ Portal. Using Med Co and instructing medical agencies Conducting AskCue PI searches. Valuing general damages. Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages. Drafting witness statements. Recovering credit hire, storage, and recovery charges. Uploading Stage 2 packs. Issuing Stage 3 proceedings and preparing Court documents. Issuing Infant Approval Proceedings. Identifying when matters should be removed from the MOJ Portal. Meet monthly and quarterly targets.

Pre-Litigation

Dealing with issues as to why file has left the MOJ Portal. Conducting investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files. Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages. Preparing the files to be transferred to Litigation Department once Court Proceedings are necessary. Be vigilant for possible Fundamental Dishonesty and bring it to the attention of the
appropriate supervisor.

Meet realistic monthly and quarterly targets.

Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

Experience of running own case load with minimal supervision. Excellent IT skills to run case management system and Microsoft Office products such as
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a calm and methodical approach
to work, and a flexible and adaptable attitude to resolving

Proactive in running case load and providing updates to clients. Familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Pre-Action Protocols. Excellent communication and written skills.

Person Specification

Good Communicator Excellent interpersonal skills Relationship builder Well organised tam player

Kinetic Law Offering

We will offer you:

A starting salary of 22,500+ per annum plus commission structure benefits package including, but not limited to: Contributory pension scheme 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Birthday day off after 1st year of service Monthly and annual commission Employee referral scheme Annual awards at end of year party Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm - Monday to Friday (Full-time) Location: Blackburn
If you have the relevant experience and abilities, this will be an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career by joining a forward thinking and expanding Law Firm. You will be professionally presented, happy to help and be able to manage a varied caseload.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pre Lit