Defendant fee earner

Defendant Fee Earner GBP30,000 As a Defendant Insurance Solicitor/Legal Executive/Paralegal you will progress motor insurance claims to an effective and satisfactory conclusion ensuring delivery of high levels of service both internally and externally. The right candidate must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle a busy caseload. Key Accountabilities: Action all cases in line with company/client service standards and protocols. Use of Proclaim case management system to proactively handle caseload whilst ensuring compliance with the client rsquo;s requirements. Manage a mixed caseload involving liability disputes, repair and credit hire claims, MOJ and non-MOJ personal injury claims, OIC portal claims, indemnity disputes and allegations of fundamental dishonesty. Analyse risk and develop sound judgement to justify decisions in the management of cases. Prioritise work efficiently and effectively to ensure client service level agreements and deadlines are met. Experience: Defendant / Claimant RTA experience ndash; 1 year + Repair and credit hire claims Third party intervention experience desirable Motor personal injury cases including MOJ/OIC Portal cases preferable but not essential Litigation experience preferable but not essential Personal Skills: Excellent negotiation and communication skills Analytical skills Organisational skills and effective time management Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision Ability to comply and exceed requirements of client Service Level Agreements Self-starter with initiative and ability to prioritise workload Team player who will support colleagues and have a lsquo;can do rsquo; attitude IT literate and good typing skills Aptitude, drive and determination to achieve the best outcome for our clients Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly