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Position

Litigator - Car Litigation Team - Cardiff

Reference

LIT/PI

Job Description

Objectives of a Litigator
To profitably manage a caseload of litigated personal injury road traffic accident (RTA) claims acting at all times in the best interests of the Claimant.
Reporting to the Litigation Team Leader you will be responsible for:
1. Conducting a case load of Fast Track pre and post litigation work.
2. Managing your own case load within NewLaw’s standard services levels and those applicable to particular client accounts.
3. Delivering on a set of income and process related KPI’s
4. Working with more junior members of the team to develop their technical and operational skills

Skills Required

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience of RTA claims in either a solicitors or insurance environment who is a law and / or LPC graduate / Legal Executive/Solicitor to join our team. Ideally you will have experience of running fast track, files preferably cases including instances of special damages, self employed loss of earnings, multi-occupancy vehicles and disposal hearings where personal injury quantum is disputed. You will also have a willingness to keep up to date with legal developments in these areas and share you knowledge in a team focused environment.
You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines, income targets, and KPI’s. You will be familiar with using case management systems. A strong focus on client care, good interpersonal skills and demonstrable negotiation skills is essential in this role. Experience of supervising a small team would be an advantage.

Working in a large team you will be supervised and coached by more experienced litigators, enabling you to further develop your knowledge and expertise.

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career with the fastest growing law firm in the PI arena whilst enjoying working in the heart of the city centre. We offer a competitive salary and benefits such as a subsidised on-site gym, performance related bonuses, claim referral rewards, childcare vouchers and bike to work schemes.

If you are interested in this role we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV including details of your current salary.

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