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Fee Earner

  • Location:

    Liverpool

  • Sector:

    Legal

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £18000 - £30000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Jessica

  • Contact email:

    jessica.lundberg@brookstreet.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    LIV/624662_1551281250

  • Published:

    about 5 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    29/03/2019

  • Startdate:

    04/03/19

Job Description

Are you an experienced Fee Earner qualified and ready to handle a mixed caseload from initial review and preparation of the case documentation to conclusion, whether that is by way of settlement or following trial?

We have a very exciting position with one of Liverpool's top law firms,

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished Fee Earner or Paralegal (or have at least 1 years exp) who possesses a willingness to learn, will be able to hit the ground running and quickly develop an in-depth understanding of emerging areas of law and be comfortable with working towards achieving set targets and KPIs.

  • Dealing with liability/quantum issues as well as indemnity and other procedural issues
  • Able to work under pressure and to strict court deadlines in a target driven environment
  • Work autonomously but as part of a team

Job role:

  • Maintaining good relationships internally and externally
  • Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management
  • To manage the client's claims by continually using the firm's technical process and accurately documenting each activity that has taken place and ensuring time is recorded
  • To manage all client work allocated in accordance with the details procedures and quality standards
  • Where appropriate, managing clients expectations, explaining decisions and the steps the claim process clearly, ensuring the client understands the court process and the importance of complying with court directions and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times
  • To manage cases efficiently and effectively. Making sure that the client work is progressed efficiently to meet departmental targets and SRA Code of Conduct at all times
  • Billing and management information systems to ensure accurate visibility of cases
  • Drafting, reviewing and submitting correspondence by letter and email
  • Telephone calls, undertaking discussions and negotiations with the client, third party solicitors insurers to pursue the rapid and appropriate settlement of cases
  • To ensure good working relationships with team-mates, team leader, management and administrative staff as well as maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers, external organisations and the work source
  • To support the strategic development of the department and firm by developing best practice and the client experience through continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Basic Salary Competitive
  • 20 days holidays per year plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • "Me Time"
  • Working for a fantastic Law firm

If you are interested or want to know more, please give me a call on 0151 242 6090 or drop me an email

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