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Litigator - Pcp

3 months ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom SSB Group Full time

Work Summary


Professional Advisors are under a duty of care that products are sold in a fair clear and not misleading way.

Advisors are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Types of issues which are known to arise:

  • Financial Advisor Mis-selling (nature of the product charges and terms not explained)
  • Inadequate advice (risks, affordability, full details not provided)
  • Unsuitability
  • Strong sales pressure
Common products that are our focus for mis-selling claims are as follows:

  • Undisclosed Commissions
  • Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance
  • nondisclosure of commission.
  • PCP/HP car finance agreements and hidden commission within the agreements

Primary Duties

  • Run your own caseload to ensure that all claims are up to date and progressed in the correct time frame
  • Taking potential Client's 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 a possible claim route, whether that be an FSCS/FOS or litigation
  • Establish at the earliest opportunity an entity who a claim can be brought against
  • Checking all compliance requirements were on the file; ie. Research, AML evidence, Terms of Business
  • Request all relevant information from the relevant parties as soon as identified
  • Be proactive and use initiative when presented with problems or issues
  • Dealing with a pure litigated caseload and settling cases within relevant parameters.
  • Calculating Damages
  • Drafting pleadings.
  • Conducting interlocutory hearings and Dispute Resolution Hearings.
  • Provide excellent customer service by regularly updating clients on the progress of their case, costs and answering any queries in a professional manner
  • Be proactive in your approach to the role by constantly researching the area of law you practice and keeping up to date with all relevant case law/industry updates

Attributes & Competencies Required

  • Required_
  • 2 years litigation experience in Civil (ideally within financial misselling)
  • Good advocacy skills
  • Experience in the use of Case management systems (experience within Proclaim preferred but not essential as training is available).
  • Excellent technical skills in the field of litigation, an ability to make a considered judgement call and a proven history of meeting and exceeding client expectations (knowledge of 'Unfair Relationship' within the Consumer Credit CCA 1974 is desirable).
  • Knowledge of CONC
  • 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.
  • Able to work to targets
  • Able to manage a purely litigated caseload.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location:
In person