Job DescriptionAndy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.Job Title: Junior Multi- Track PI Fee EarnerLocation: Sheffield S9Reports to: Head of Legal Practice of Team Manager for day day mattersStandard Hours of Work: 35 hours Monday to FridayJob PurposeTo work hard as part of a team handling technical/ complex, Intermediate Track and Multi-Track personal injury cases.Working to achieve individual and team key targets and objectives and ensuring compliance with SLAs.Building working relationships with clients and external third parties such as medical agencies.Working with colleagues to develop a strong team ethic and deliver exceptional client service to those involved in personal injury claims.Scope of the RoleThe jobholder will be responsible for a mixed caseload of non-portal PI claims, including Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, Accidents on the Highway, Product Liability and Occupiers Liability Claims, and complex high value CICA matters.They will be responsible and accountable for running a caseload of complex cases, and cases where quantum is expected to be between £25,000 and £100,000.They will be responsible for maximising opportunities to move claims from the fast track to the Intermediate Track or Multi Track.The jobholder will ensure they deliver excellent levels of client service throughout the progression of their case and will ensure they keep the client regularly updated, in line with department service level agreements.They will be responsible and accountable for ensuring they meet prescribed SLAs and individual targets, including financial and file progression/shelf-life targets.Principal Accountabilities/tasksCase Management To draft pleadings, application notices, disclosure lists, witness statements, briefs to counsel, trial bundle index, and case summary To draft Schedules of Loss, including past and future losses, utilising the Ogden tables as appropriate To identify all opportunities to maximise client damages, and to ensure allocation to the multi-track as appropriate To attend Court (personally or by way of telephone) and perform advocacy for Case Management Conferences, Application Hearings and Pre-Trial Reviews To attend at external client visits, conferences with counsel and Joint Settlement Meetings To value PI claims competently & utilising JC guidelines/case law where appropriate To establish and focus upon issues/facts in dispute in the context of liability and causation; to utilise case law where necessary; to make effective use of Part 36. To follow and comply with the companies Best Practice Guide To appropriately involve the Team Manager where input on technical matters and operational issues is warranted Plan workload to anticipate and balance priorities Maintain an awareness of changes in legislation, practice and procedure, and to share that knowledge with other members of the department Ensure that all correspondence and messages are dealt with appropriately, within prescribed SLAs, providing excellent client service Ensure that all clients, on all occasions, are treated with courtesy and dealt with expeditiously Work hard as a team player; being a committed and confident litigatorKey Skills/Person SpecificationAble to prioritise workload and take decisions commensurate to the roleDemonstrates self-motivation and a desire to learn, progress and develop Demonstrates a proactive and client-centric approach, dedicated to supporting clients through the litigation processAble to comply with agreed process and best practice Demonstrates a highly structured and organised approach to handling casesAble to work flexibly as needed to hit set targets and deadlinesAble to work on own initiative and as part of a team Able to work with a considerable amount of detailed information A positive attitude and can-do approach, demonstrating drive and commitment Commercial awareness Trustworthy and patient with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.Experience Experience in handling personal injury litigation claims Solid Experience in Employer and Public Liability Claims and Road Traffic AccidentsExperience in drafting schedules of past and future loss including use of the Odgen Tables Experience in working with cost budgets, including lodgement, negotiation, and amendmentsExperience and proven track record in handling a caseload of litigated personal injury claims Experience of pre and post litigation case handling Experience of delivering against agreed targets Experience of working to deadlines Strong understanding of current PI Procedures and Rules Proven track record of being able to manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitabilityTechnical skills and qualifications Solicitor, FILEX, or Litigation Fee Earner of similar experienceStrong negotiation skills Competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as general computer skills Experience of using a case management system and particularly Proclaim Good comprehension skills relating to the understanding of a range of documents related to a caseAble to write clearly, correctly and concisely Excellent telephone manner and verbal communication skills Able to collect and assess evidence, determine prospects, provide appropriate advice to clients, and progress the claim efficiently Ability to understand targets and how to achieve them Excellent knowledge of the civil procedure rules and tactics Other informationLocation:Sheffield S9Hours:Office-based - Monday to Friday 35 hours a week(9am 5pm with an hour for lunch), can be flexible so can start 9.30am and hour for lunchSalary range:£35,000 -£45,000 DOEHolidays 25 with an extra day accrued for each year worked up to a maximum of 31 + Bank HolsDeath in service 2x gross salaryMaternity/shared parental leaveStudy leave 5 daysFree parkingSubsidised canteenPension standard workplace pensionSimply Health employer/employee contribution
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9.00am -5.00pm Mon-Fri (flexible e.g. 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm etc), 1 hour for lunchPossibility of hybrid working - minimum 3 days in officeBenefits include:25 holidays + Bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years serviceScottish Widows Pension, standard contribution initially and after 3 years employer contribution 6%On-site parkingWestfield HealthcareDiscount on legal fees up to £750So, if you are looking for an exciting opportunity to drive forward a thriving and specialist team.working in a fresh and dynamic office environment, then please apply now!Please note that only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. Proof of eligibility will be required at the time of application.
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Mobile Field Engineer Department: Operations Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent role
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