We are representing a well-established law firm in Newcastle who are seeking a driven and experienced Personal Injury Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer or Paralegal to join their expanding Serious and Technical Injury Claims Team. This exciting opportunity focuses on handling own caseload of EL/PL claims as well as the larger value or otherwise complex road traffic claims.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience including bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- 25 days holidays (increasing with service), plus bank holidays and an additional
birthday holiday too.
- On-site Parking
- Contributory pension
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct all stages of the claims process, from initial client consultations to trial or
settlement.
- Obtain and meticulously prepare all necessary case files and documentation.
- Handle client inquiries proactively and provide exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate effectively with other fee-earners within the Personal Injury
department.
- Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining the highest quality standards of
client care.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in PI, EL/PL claims experience preferred.
- Ability to manage EL, PL and RTA personal injury matters with minimum
supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical and factual causation issues, together with
past and future losses and ability to draft complex schedules of loss.
- Confident and appropriate telephone skills.
- Team ethic, cooperative and flexibility.
- Exceptional client communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities with the ability to prioritise
effectively.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Confident IT skills.
- Experience with case management systems (ProClaim) advantageous.