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 · 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.