Litigation Senior/Legal Assistant

Our client has a vacancy for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to provide a high quality legal service to a nationally known client dealing with the defence of their small and fast track motor claims post litigation and MOJ Stage 3 claims.

Your key duties will be:

•assisting a partner to produce high quality legal services to the client

•dealing with the client and third parties in a professional manner, maintaining close and regular contact, as required

•assisting with monthly billing, all client specific billing and other related financial administration

•dealing with all forms of motor claims

•supporting and assisting a partner in the delivery of service level agreements

•carrying out legal research in relation to liability disputes, case law and technical areas of motor law

•assisting with promotional and business development activity, as required

•maintaining good file management including; electronic and paper storage, archiving and filing

•taking telephone calls, handling queries and enquiries, where appropriate

•photocopying, scanning and collating documentation

•opening and closing files, as required

•overseeing and managing the management information requirements for the client

•dealing with all forms of motor claims including damage and personal injury

•reporting to clients and adherence to SLA requirements

Skills and experience you will have:

•a minimum of 12 months' previous experience of motor claims including personal injury is preferred

•a relevant qualification

•confidence with IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel

•previous experience dealing with motor MOJ Portal claims

•previous experience of dealing with Management Information (MI)

•previous experience in using a case management system

•previous experience of credit hire claims

Key competencies you will need:

•a desire to exceed client expectations

•strong negotiation and communication skills

•the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike

•a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment

•excellent organisational and prioritising skills

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available.