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**Job Title: RTA Fast Track File Handler**

Working in our Non Delegated Authority (NDA) motor unit, the role of 'file handler' is to handle a caseload of mainly fast track litigated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to Trial. There may also bea selection of non-litigated, small claims to deal with if they fall into the NDA remit.

**NB: this is a fixed term contract role - start as soon as possible until September 2023**

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
- Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures
- Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure.
- Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.
- Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines
- Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
- Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors
- Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary
- Ensuring 'actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
- Undertaking Court Hearings
- Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals
- Accurately recording time and management information
- Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines
- Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

**Recruitment Criteria**:

- Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
- Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
- Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
- Good telephone negotiation skills
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless

Have the ability to:

- Work as part of a Team
- Use own initiative
- Plan and prioritise workloads and effectively use delegation
- Remain calm under pressure
- Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
- Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion
- Follow work processes and keep to Strategy
- Ability to make decisions
- Good standard of education - 5 GCSE’s grade C/5 or equivalent including math and English

**Salary / benefits**:
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