Legal Advisor – EL / PL

Job title:

Legal Advisor – EL / PL

Company

Slater and Gordon

Job description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services.We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Advisor to join our team in Liverpool. You will be required to manage high volume client matters / caseload to provide and deliver a quality service whilst maintaining adherence to our business directives. Managing relationships with internal and external parties to ensure matters are dealt with in the appropriate way.The purpose of the EL/PL Legal Advisor is to proactively manage a caseload of fast track EL/PL cases from inception to conclusion, and ensure cases reach settlement within designated targets. As a EL/PL legal advisor within the team you will be responsible for your own designated caseload.Responsibilities:

• Ability to proactively manage a caseload of up to 220 EL/PL claims.

• Proactively engaging with clients to obtain thorough instructions and manage expectations.

• Assess quantum and liability to include reviewing medical records and reports, researching relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages, reviewing disclosure documents.

• Adhering to Union reporting requirements and SLAs.

• Compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards and regulations.

• Compliance with Company policies and procedures.

• Timely and accurate data input and use of case management system to ensure appropriate capture of management information and reporting.

About You:

• A thorough understanding of the MOJ process.

• Ability to assess and review medical reports of various disciplines.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Organisational management.

• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to meet monthly financial targets and key performance indicators.

• Ability to accurately record data and information.

• Competent working with a case management system.

What we offer in return:We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

Expected salary

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:08:40 GMT

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