Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Winn Group Full time

**Winn Group**, home to Winn Solicitors, On Medical and On Hire, is a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents.

**Winn Solicitors** is a Legal 500 company and market leaders in Personal Injury Law.

We are looking to recruit a number of Legal Assistants to join our Vehicle Damage team. You will be responsible for managing the claims on receipt from our First Response Team. Prior experience within the legal sector, insurance or customer service is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given.

**Employee Benefits**:

- **Competitive base salary**:

- **Annual salary review**:

- **22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday**:

- **Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance**:

- **Option to buy & sell 5 holidays per year**:

- **Additional holidays for long service**:

- **Training, development and career progression opportunities**:

- **Fully funded recognised training and qualifications**:

- **Corporate Metro Scheme**:

- **Bike to work Scheme**:

- **Pension scheme contribution**:

- **Company social events**:

- **Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline**:

- **Death in service insurance (3x salary)**:

- **Staff referral bonus scheme**:

- **Annual flu jab and eye care scheme**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Obtaining evidence from the client in relation to their claim and heads of loss. You will review and assess the strength of the evidence and advise the client accordingly.
- Preparing and drafting court proceedings in preparation for litigation and ensuring all documentary evidence in support of the proceedings is on file.
- Delivering a level of Client Care in accordance with SRA regulations and ensuring a strong relationship is built with the client.
- Maximising income per case in accordance with the relevant costs regime
- Maximising the recovery of other Winn Group costs, without compromising the best outcome for the client.
- Working towards set KPI’s and targets.
- Work in accordance with the relevant civil procedure rules and case law.

**Person Specification**
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Confident with appropriate telephone skills
- Excellent ICT skills
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Commitment to own personal development

**Working Hours**
- Core business hours are from Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £10.73 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle, NE6 1PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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