MOJ File Handler

MOJ Fee Earner

Purpose

The MOJ Fee Earner will handle their own case load of approx. 150 MOJ stage 3 and Part 8 Infant Approval files. They will perform specific delegated tasks within a supervised environment to pursue settlement of a file as soon as practically possible, ensuring client Guidelines are adhered to.

Working in an in-house team this is an excellent opportunity to provide direct legal services and advice to the client. You will work within a team of legal professionals who handle cases up to GBP125K in value. A full career path is available for the right individual.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• The FE will take on a wide range of delegated tasks over time

• The FE will be set a settlement and billing target per month, which the FE will be expected to achieve. These targets will go towards the teams overall monthly target and the business units targets

• Whilst working within a supervised environment, the FE will be responsible for organising and prioritising their own work load on a daily basis, ensuring that a satisfactory level of quality and performance is achieved to ensure effective client service

The responsibilities of the FE will vary depending upon their stage of development

Recruitment Criteria - Ideal opportunity for someone who can demonstrate knowledge / experience of the MOJ process either through handling own caseload or assisting others.

• Established interest in law either through further education or experience within a process driven legal environment

• Ideally experience of MOJ stage 1/2/3, not essential to have experience of all 3 but knowledge of would be highly advantageous

• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads

• Efficient in a process driven environment

• Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude

• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required

• Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations

• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met

• Good understanding of VF and associated IT packages

• Work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework

• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks

• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

• Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail

• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway

• Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard

• Standard 35 hour week

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation Strictly no agencies please