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Job description

The Litigation Assistant is responsive for effective file handling and client care in pursuing a claim for compensation on the Client’s behalf.

Primary Duties

• Witness statements

• Fee Remission forms

• Chasing part 36 offers

• Chasing Calderbank offers

• Liaising with the defendant to settle

• Settlement offers

• Taking potential customers through a full claim assessment and fact find over the phone and assessing if they have had a financial loss and if a claim can be made.

• To review incoming information and establish the claim route

• Establish at the earliest opportunity an entity who a claim can be brought against

• Checking all compliance requirements were on the file e.g. Deadlines, AML evidence, Terms of Business

• Request all relevant information from the relevant parties as soon as identified

Attributes & Competencies Required

• Candidates will need to be assertive, focussed and be able to present themselves in a confident manner to clients, particularly high net worth individuals. Resilience and an ability to remain calm under pressure are also key attributes.

• Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal skills in order to meet the drafting and presentation aspects of the role, as well as a keen eye for detail.

• Organisational and prioritising skills are also essential to meet the demands of challenging internal and external clients.

• Good teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels are essential.

• Candidates are expected to be pro active and take the initiative both in relation to the development of their development and their relationships with key clients/contacts.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield, S2 5SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location