Litigation Executive - Motor

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a RTA fee earner competent running a defendant caseload of litigated fast track matters.

Expected to:

• Handle a caseload of c65 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
• Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Conduct own telephone advocacy.
• Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients.
• Have strong organisation skills and be able to use a case management system.
• Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.