Legal Advisor - Litigation Recoveries

Job description

Job Purpose To manage a caseload of RTA litigated recovery cases, whilst delivering robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on maximising recoveries within agreed timescales and to contribute to the general success of the business. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for a high-volume caseload of litigated recovery files, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices - To ensure that the case management system is used and updated at all times - To use all communication mediums to ensure that cases are progressed as quickly as practicable - To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that source and lay clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations - Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to risks - To help the team achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, monies recovered and lifecycles without compromising the firm’s integrity - To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure tha...