Assitant Litigation Executive (FTC 12 Months – SIU020M)

ROLE:

To assist a specific fee earner in the Multi Track Department in all aspects of their cases and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse case load of multi-track cases with a value of up to £100,000, under the guidance of a lead Fee Earner.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Good research and drafting skills
• Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
• Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and able to quickly analyse complex information in order to make reasoned decisions.
• IT competent
• Excellent time management
• Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
• Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
• Excellent communication and client care skills

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist fee earners in the department on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
• Progress files in line with KPI targets
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
• Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, application notices
• Preparing accurate and detailed file notes
• Helping to maintain case plans and case summaries
• To research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
• Undertaking and assisting where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
• Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
• Attendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel. This occasionally requires an overnight stay.
• Preparation of trial bundles
• Helping with/preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists