EL/PL/OL Solicitor

EL/PL/OL Solicitor

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Location: Please note that whilst we’re happy to offer this role on a remote basis, there will be travel required to the North of England (Stockport) for monthly off-sites and infrequent travel to Kettering (annual conference, new employee welcome).

Working pattern: Remote/Hybrid (some office attendance required)

Please note that whilst we’re happy to offer this role on a remote basis, there will be travel required to the North of England (Stockport) for monthly off-sites and infrequent travel to Kettering (annual conference, new employee welcome).

At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track.

We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law. 

Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven and Unified, and because of this we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun and inclusive. 

National Accident Law is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself.

The purpose of the role

As EL/PL/OL Solicitor you will be responsible for all Fast Track EL/PL/OL cases that drop out of the MOJ portal, assessing liability and taking a pro-active approach to litigation where necessary. You will be responsible for managing the process efficiently, whilst securing the maximum win for both the consumer and the business. 

What you'll be doing

Progress pre-issue claims into litigation as quickly as possible, drawing on your advanced technical knowledge
Work closely with other teams to ensure a smooth handover for the client
Draft particulars of claim and other case documentation professionally and accurately
Understand the fast-track claims process and identify opportunities to maximise revenue where appropriate
Meet strict court deadlines
Apply strong working knowledge of CPR rules and relevant case law
Attend conferences, hearings and case management conferences (CMCs) as required
Instruct Counsel or experts where needed
Support other teams and act as a referral point for complex queries
Make file closure decisions, ensuring files are closed appropriately and on time
Personalise every client interaction with empathy and understanding
Listen to and assess each client's case, supporting them through the later stages of their claim
Maintain client engagement by providing clear, informed advice
Keep your market knowledge current so your skills stay relevant
 
What you'll bring

Experience of handling non-portal claims from drop out to litigation to settlement
Ability to handle a mixed caseload of denied and admitted claims
Proven ability to handle own caseload, adhering to strict SLAs
Experience of managing risk to make commercially sound decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of analysing and interpret information to make decisions
Strong IT competence
Excellent customer service skills
Strong track record of billing

 And here are some of the personal attributes that would fit this role and fit our business 

Confident and capable decision maker
Attention to detail
Analytically minded
Driven for the right result 
Passionate
Curious
Unified
 
What's on offer

A competitive salary
Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays 
Pension: (3% contributory)
Healthcare scheme: claim up to £1,000 per year back with Simply Health
Perks at Work: exclusive member discounts across a range of goods and services
Community Day on us: volunteer in your community for one day each year
CPD Opportunities: training and development opportunities to boost your confidence, realise your strengths and develop your career with us
 
We are proud that each year our employees rate our business higher Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award Winners for being a great place to work. We are Gold awarded Investors in People and are proud to say that National Accident Law is a great place to work.

But don't just take our word for it, come and find out for yourself! 

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