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SalaryMy client is one of the leading providers in insurance and legal services with multiple offices across the UK and they are looking to recruit an experienced RTA fee earner to manage a caseload of RTA litigated recovery cases, whilst delivering robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on maximising recoveries within agreed timescales and to contribute to the general success of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for a high-volume caseload of litigated recovery files, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
To ensure that the case management system is used and always updated.
To use all communication mediums to ensure that cases are progressed as quickly as practicable
To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that source and lay clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to risks.
To help the team achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, monies recovered and lifecycles without compromising the firm’s integrity.
To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment.
To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business.
Experience and Knowledge:
Previous experience of dealing with customers or other stakeholders in a customer service environment
Previous experience of managing your own caseload of RTA litigated recovery or ULR claims, or hands on experience of managing tasks relating to such cases. Knowledge of liability issues including Road Traffic Act and Article 75
Excellent negotiator with strong communication skills
Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.
Benefits
25 days’ holiday per annum
Holiday buy and sell scheme.
Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives.
Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments.
My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
Training and development opportunities
Funded social events to connect with your colleagues.
Dress for your day policy
If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employee’s development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion.
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