Junior Litigator

Multi-Trades Recruitment is looking for a Junior Litigator for a well-established company in TONBRIDGE.

**About you**:

- Relevant legal qualifications, including a law degree and/or legal practice course
- At least 1 year’s experience of handling litigation, preferably within the insurance sector
- Good understanding of Court Procedure Rules and litigation management
- Proven capability of claims negotiation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Accurate with a high level of attention to detail
- Tact and assertiveness when dealing with third parties and opponents
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to take on increased ownership and responsibility when necessary
- The ability to work individually and proactively, as well as part of a team
- Ability to undertake and embrace new tasks/roles as required
- Helpfulness and a passion for customer service
- High energy levels
- Driven and enthusiastic - meets or exceeds targets
- Empathy and understanding
- Confident and professional attitude
- Takes ownership of problems and drives for effective solutions

**About the job**:

- Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)
- Salary: £21,000 - 30,000 (Dependant of experience)
- Conduct the litigation of claims arising under Motor and Household policies, predominantly Claimant actions.
- This is a varied role involving claims for damage to motor vehicles, homes, and contents.
- The actions will be brought mainly in the Small Claims Court.
- Manage your own case load under supervision
- Review documents and advise on liability, quantum, and strategy
- Conduct investigations including document searches
- Carry out legal research
- Instruct experts and counsel as required, or refer to the Head of Legal as appropriate
- Attend court as necessary
- Participate in settlement negotiations and ADR
- Maintain effective claims handling and diarising system
- Report internally on a regular basis with KPIs
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Plan and execute strategic initiatives to agreed timelines.
- Ensure a relevant level of technical understanding with continuous development and training.
- Undertake any individual or team task or activity reasonably requested and in line with the company values.
- Be self-motivated to work independently, manage your time, and prioritise your workload appropriately.
- Maintain resilience and composure to remain positive under pressure and in changing circumstances.
- Demonstrate a desire to take ownership of your work and maintain excellent attention to detail.
- Ensure a relevant level of specialist understanding with continuous development and learning.
- Constantly seek and communicate improvements in business processes.
- Undertake any individual or team task in line with the company values.
- Start: Subject to interview

**To get more information about this role please CALL Josh 9 am-5 pm on Weekdays or TEXT any other time on - 07807056129