Trainee Personal Injury Case Handler

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This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with previous Personal Injury case handling experience, to continue to develop their career within Personal Injury law. At Harris Fowler we pride ourselves in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our developing Fee Earners to flourish. Full training, development and ongoing support will be provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of Personal Injury claims, with the opportunity to progress to running cases in litigation following a period of training. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading South West Specialist Personal Injury firm expanding due to continued success and demand.

Job Description:

  • Managing own caseload of primarily Sub £10k fast track cases
  • Pursuing claims through MOJ portal and personal injury protocol to settlement or issue of proceedings, making full use of our case management system
  • Potential for pursuing claims in litigation to trial
  • Complying with the Directors expectations of time recording and financial targets
  • Working within a team environment
  • Communicating via email and calls with clients, insurers, expert witnesses and solicitors
  • Reporting to team supervisor
  • Potential for career development CILEx support available

Person Specification

Essential

  • Previous claimant personal injury case handling experience
  • MOJ Portal experience
  • Knowledge of the CPR
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative and work to strict deadlines
  • Excellent phone manner and IT skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly efficient and organised
  • Good attention to detail
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Compassion and empathy

Desirable

  • A Level or degree in Law and/or pursuing CILEx qualification
  • Knowledge of litigation procedures
  • Good tactical understanding of working in fixed fee environment

How To Apply:

Please send letters of application detailing your relevant experience and a copy of your CV to:-

Hayley Sly  – Recruitment and HR Coordinator
Harris Fowler Solicitors
6-7 Hammet Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1RZ
Email: hayley.sly@harrisfowler.co.uk

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Harris Fowler Solicitors
6-7 Hammet Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1RZ

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