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RTA Fee Earner Pre-Litigation
Location: Preston
Salary: £24,784 - £28,000 OTE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced RTA Fee Earner looking for your next career move? A well-established, multinational law firm based in Preston is looking for an experienced Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join its successful Road Traffic Accident (RTA) team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year's RTA experience who is looking to build on their existing knowledge, take ownership of their own caseload and progress their legal career within a modern and supportive environment.
You'll be joining a professional, established team operating within a fully paperless office, using modern case management systems and structured processes to manage a busy claimant caseload.
The Role
As an RTA Fee Earner, you will manage your own portfolio of pre-litigation RTA claims, providing a high standard of service to clients while progressing files efficiently from instruction through to settlement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a full caseload of RTA claimant files from instruction through to settlement
- Progressing claims through the pre-litigation and MOJ Portal process
- Liaising with clients, insurers, Credit Hire providers and Accident Management companies
- Reviewing and progressing claims in accordance with CPR, client protocols and relevant procedures
- Maintaining regular and professional communication with clients throughout the claims journey
- Negotiating settlements and progressing matters efficiently
- Ensuring files are accurately maintained and fully updated on the case management system
- Managing workload effectively within a busy, high-volume environment
- Providing excellent client care and maintaining high professional standards
- Working collaboratively with colleagues while taking responsibility for your own caseload
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who already has experience within RTA claimant work and is confident managing files with a good level of independence.
Essential
- At least 1 year's experience in an RTA pre-litigation role
- Experience managing claimant RTA files from instruction through to settlement
- Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
- Experience using the MOJ Portal
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and case management systems
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience dealing with Credit Hire
- Experience working with Accident Management companies
- Previous experience using Proclaim or a similar case management system
- Experience within a high-volume claimant personal injury environment
- Exposure to litigation or progression beyond the pre-litigation stage
- CILEX/legal qualification or an interest in further professional development


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Why Join?
This is more than just another RTA role. The firm is committed to developing its people and offers genuine opportunities for progression based on performance.
You'll benefit from:
- Monthly bonus and incentive scheme
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Potential progression into litigation and other legal departments
- Ongoing coaching, training and professional development
- Modern, fully paperless working environment
- Established and supportive RTA team
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent public transport links
- Convenient Preston location with easy access to retail facilities and the motorway network
- Monday - Friday working, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Ideal Candidate
This role would suit an RTA Fee Earner, RTA Paralegal, Personal Injury Fee Earner or Pre-Litigation Fee Earner who has at least one year's relevant experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.
If you're organised, commercially aware, client-focused and keen to progress within a growing legal environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your RTA career.
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