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Consumer Claims Litigation Assistant

Express Solicitors
Job LocationManchester
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary19,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Consumer Claims Litigation AssistantLocation: Northenden, ManchesterSalary: £19,000 per annumJob type: Full time, PermanentAt Express, we pride ourselves in the work we do helping injured people. We are a top 200 Law Company that specialises in personal injury and consumer claims.We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteriai.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. At any one time we have up to 30 trainee solicitors. We offer an uncapped number of Trainee Solicitors,and we offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year.The Role:We litigate a number of different claim types within the Consumer Claims Litigation team, including;

  • Plevin Claims
  • Non-Plevin PPI
  • Mis-sold loans and mortgages
  • Mis-sold financial products by brokers
  • Mis-sold motor finance
As a Litigation Assistant within our Consumer Claims Litigation team, you will assist our fee earners in both pre-litigated and post litigated work.Key Duties: You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships.Client care is an important part of the role, ensuring that clients are happy with the progression of their case.Task management & Case progression including:
  • Sending Data Subject Access Request ("DSAR") applications to lenders.
  • Legal Research.
  • Drafting letters of claim, drafting of court documentation, instructing counsel, collating bundles & taking notes.
  • Taking witness statements.
  • Keeping the case management file fully up to date
Being proactive - chasing clients and third parties by telephone, email and post.Detail checking:
  • Making sure the initial attendance is correct.
  • Reviewing DSAF responses from lenders.
  • Document analysis.
Advocacy - attending applications & conferences.About you:We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL). Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience, to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirablebut not essential.We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. You will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit.We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress.Benefits:We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following:
  • 23 days holiday, rising 1 day per year to 26 days, plus bank/public hols. 3 of these days are reserved for the Christmas office closure.
  • 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service.
  • Private medical insurance available after 2 years service.
  • Life Assurance - 2 x salary based on annual salary only - eligibility commences when you join the company.
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme, in addition to auto-enrolment option.
  • Active social committee, Company pays for trips to e.g. Bowling, Quiz Night, Christmas party, Summer Barbecue plus in-team events such as Escape Rooms, Junkyard Golf etc.
  • Comprehensive Consumer Claims Litigation "Route to Excellence" training.
  • Employee Assistance Programme..
  • Free fruit delivered twice a week for all employees.
  • Strong track record of training and promotions throughout the Company.
  • Weekly reviews with supervisors.
  • Four monthly appraisals to discuss you and your career.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will alsobe considered for this role.

Keyskills :
Legal SecretaryParalegalLegal AidLegal AssistantLegal ExecutiveTrainee SolicitorLegal Support AssistantLitigation AssistantLegal HandlerJunior Paralegal

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