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ULR Junior Litigator

£Negotiable

  • SD/L/B
  • South West
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My client, in Bristol are looking to appoint a ULR Junior Litigator to profitably manage a caseload of uninsured loss claims acting at all times in the best interests of the Claimant.

Reporting to the Litigation Team Leader, the ideal candidate will be required to:

  • Litigate cases for uninsured losses and ensure that existing caseload is managed within required timescales.
  • Ensure that all of the work carried out within the ULR Team is of the highest standard.
  • Assist the Team Leader in respect of all litigated matters both Small and Fast Track within the ULR Team.

The role:

  • The Junior Litigator will manage a workload of files, in accordance with the instructions of the Team Leader. The caseload will consist of Small Track claims with the potential for Fast Track cases where deemed suitable.
  • Any claims that fall outside the Junior Litigators individual authority level are to be reported to the Team Leader.
  • Junior Litigators will comply with the firm’s standard service levels and those that are applicable to particular accounts as a result of client preference.
  • Junior Litigators will handle all cases in the best interests of the Claimant at all times. Any circumstances that prevent this or create a potential conflict are to be reported to the Team Leader and/or the Operations Manager.
  • Junior Litigators will manage their files to ensure that all time spent is accurately recorded.
  • Junior Litigators will manage their files to ensure that all payments made and received are accurately recorded and the procedures relating to payment of disbursements and damages are followed at all times.
  • Files will be maintained in accordance with the file maintenance procedures.
  • Filing will be kept up to date and in date order.
  • The Case Management system will be used properly and effectively in accordance with agreed procedures.
  • Any complaints to be reported immediately to the Team Leader and/or the Operations Manager.
  • Any mistakes or errors are to be reported immediately to the Team Leader.
  • All files in the Junior Litigators system are to be reviewed once per month and a note made on the file (the cabinet review).

Skills required:

  • Law Degree & LPC and/or experience of RTA claims handling in either insurer or solicitor environment with credit hire experience preferable but not essential.
  • Ideally you will have experience of running RTA claims within a similar environment and able to handle liability and quantum negotiations.
  • IT Literate
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Good organisational skills & time keeping
  • Ability to work to targets

This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Recruitment who are operating as a recruitment agency.


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