Fast Track Fee Earner - Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Fast Track Fee Earner to join our Non MOJ Car Team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of fast track personal injury claims, ensuring that all cases are handled efficiently and effectively. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional client service while adhering to legal standards and internal protocols.

Fast Track Fee Earner - Requirements

• Previous experience of managing your own caseload of RTA pre-litigated claims.
• Good understanding of the CPR and litigation processes.
• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with additional practicing rights, would be desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Tactically astute and an excellent negotiator.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development is highly desirable.

Fast Track Fee Earner - Responsibilities

• Responsible for a high-volume caseload of RTA pre and post litigated non portal claims, following Minster Law best practice, in order to progress your claims through to settlement or transfer to litigation.
• Ownership of the client relationship ensuring that the right outcome is achieved and the client’s claim is optimised.
• Ability to deal with complex liability disputes involving motorcycles, and denials of liability with minimal supervision.
• Assess quantum to include reviewing medical reports and researching and obtaining relevant case law for complex multi-site injuries.
• Drafting schedules of special damages and assessing suitable awards for compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and other general damages.
• Negotiate with third parties to ensure we receive the best settlement figures for our clients in a proactive and timely manner, identify litigation opportunities where appropriate.
• Drafting Court proceedings, dealing with direction questionnaires, adhering to court directions and timescales, preparing relevant documents for disclosure, dealing with telephone hearings, submitting evidence and instructing Counsel/other appropriate experts as required.