Experienced litigation team leader sought for a permanent role at a Bromley based law firm with links to the insurance industry specialising in dealing with matters arising from RTA claims. This is a full-time role with the opportunity for hybrid working following a settling in period as well as training and support to provide career progression.
Role involves:
- Manage a mixed caseload including but not limited to liability disputes, repair, credit hire small claims cases.
- Effective management of the litigation process to ensure SLA's are met.
- Work a task list effectively.
- Negotiation of quantum & assessing liability.
- Drafting Court documents.
- Liaise with client's regarding uninsured losses and to obtain relevant case information in a competent manner.
- Adhering to all court deadlines.
- Take and Draft comprehensive statements.
- Book and instruct Counsel to attend trial.
- Allocate settlement funds.
- Complete appropriate file closure processes
- Act as a Team Leader for the Litigation Team to assist the team with day-to-day queries and training needs
- Assist with training of new staff including preparing training material where necessary
- Conduct training presentations as and when required
- Assist with mentoring and carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with the team, as well as hold team meetings
- Undertake file reviews, supervision and sign off on Court documents for junior members of the team.
- Assist and support the Team manager as and when required
Required experience/qualifications
- At least 2 years similar litigation/case handler experience in a law firm or the insurance industry
- Experience in leading and providing support for a team or similar management experience
- Full knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance Claims
- Credit hire experience desirable but not essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High degree of motivation and attention to detail
- Demonstrable ability to work as a team
- Ability to work calmly under pressure in an organised and efficient manner, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
Benefits:
- Hybrid working (after successful completion of training and your probationary period)
- Buy and sell Holiday
- Training and development to support career progression
- Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & well being
- Paid volunteer time to support our chosen charity
- Additional day off for your birthday
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a firm that place their clients at the heart of what they do whether working with large corporate clients or individuals. They value their staff greatly and invest heavily in training and supporting staff development along with keeping their technical expertise up to date.
As a relatively young firm formed in 2014, they have an ambitious and forward-thinking senior management team, building a sustainable well managed profitable business that has expanded year on year since first being established.
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