Business Energy Fee Earner

My client are a well-established law firm based in Liverpool are offering a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our team due to continued business growth.

We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated and experienced person to fill the role of a Business Energy Fee Earner. Retrain experience available

Experience required

Role Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of Claimant Business energy
• Handling transferred fast track BE files that are ready to litigate
• Representing the team in the conduct of client matters in providing legal advice and assistance in a professional matter
• Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of the incident and the value of the client's claim, carrying out legal research as required
• Collating and reviewing the evidence to assess prospects of the claim succeeding its merits
• Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client ensuring that instructions are followed or taken at the vital points
• Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all key stages
• Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings, following court directions, drafting statements and preparing the file for a final court hearing
• Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts, complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensuring they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team

Experience Required

• A minimum of six months experience in a similar role either in-house or within private practice
• Basic legal background i.e. knowledge of fundamental legal concepts
• Confidence to manage colleagues expectations and ensure delivery by following up on items which have been promised
• Writing skills- to be applied in written papers for internal and external release

Additional information

• Monday Friday Office based
• GBP27,000 - GBP35,000 + commission
• Training and progression opportunities
• Dress Down Fridays
• Opportunities for funding of LPC courses
• Training contracts
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Breakfast club on the last working day of the month
• Medicash
• Staff performance incentives