ULR / Recoveries Legal Advisor

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Location:
Glasgow
REFERENCE: 05.21.14
CLOSING DATE: 9/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

Job purpose
To handle and process Pursuer RTA ULR/Recoveries cases
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a high volume caseload ULR/Recoveries RTA Pursuer claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices
• To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations
• Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks
• To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs, settlements and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity
• To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers, Defenders solicitors and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed.
• Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment

• Personal Development: *

• To develop and maintain the relevant skills necessary to provide successful and effective service to clients and sources.
• To keep up to date with all relevant case law and legislation
• To participate in training sessions when required.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience of RTA ULR/Recoveries cases
• Knowledge and experience of non –PI RTA cases pre-litigation
• Capable of running RTA / ULR Recoveries cases

Job Type: Full-time