Specialist NDA Intermediate Track File Handler

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
• Knowledge of Part 7 litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures
• Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure
• Comply with SLA requirement and critical dates
• Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client
• Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines, including cost budgeting, instruction of own experts etc
• Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate
• Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors
• Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary
• Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
• Undertaking Court Hearings
• Attend Conferences with Counsel & experts/clients
• Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals
• Accurately recording time and management information
• Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 24 months experience of handling litigated claims, including Part 7 claims
• Minimum of 12 months experience of handling cases valued in excess of £25,000
• Sound and practical experience of handling Intermediate/Multi Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
• Have an understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial
• Reporting to, liaising with and meeting clients with a high level of professionalism
• Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions
• Preparing instructions to counsel and experts and attending and advising in conference
• Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment
• A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally
• Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
• Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion
• Follow work processes and keep to Strategy
• Ability to make decisions
• Assertive and confident to managing expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
• Good telephone negotiation skills
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless

Working Hours35 hours per week.

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

The team currently enjoys hybrid working, being in the office 1 day per week.

Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation