Personal Injury Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work collectively with the supervising solicitor to ensure the client obtains the appropriate level of compensation for their personal injury and losses, in accordance with regulations and legislation.
• Accurate recording of evidence and or data received from clients and other parties.
• Assisting with the accurate drafting of legal documents.
• Follow the Department procedures and processes along with company policies.
• Assist the wider team in achieving their key responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with Information security policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £24,750
• Generous Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives, SQE Apprenticeships, and Training Contracts (subject to application).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits such as the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
• Social and Charitable Events: Across the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night, plus various fundraising and social events to support our Charity of the Year.

Working Hours

This role is full-time, based on 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00 pm.

We are also fully office-based in Byker, Newcastle.

About You

To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 1 year + paralegal or equivalent experience.
• Ability to assist with a caseload of mainly fast track cases with appropriate supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of RTA liability, together with factual causation issues.
• Knowledge of Law, Part 7 and Part 8 Procedural Rules and Practice Directions regarding Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage losses recovery.
• Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
• Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
• IT literate.
• Commitment to own personal development.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System (or similar).
• Previous knowledge or experience within Personal Injury or Other Compensation Claims Process.

Next Steps?

If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!

If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.

If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.

We look forward to reviewing your application!