Legal Advisor

We are currently recruiting for a **talented Legal Advisor** to join our first class, Small Claims Track department, in Liverpool.

You will maintain and proactively manage case progression which may include litigated cases and ensure they reach settlement within designated targets & timescales.

The Small Claims Track Legal Advisor will have in depth knowledge of the legislation surrounding claims and will use this proactively when handling cases.

**About Slater and Gordon**

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

**Responsibilities to include**:

- Review and value medical reports and make appropriate instruction of further medical experts as per the whiplash matrix and valuing other injuries.
- Manage Liability Admitted & Disputed process (as appropriate), reviewing the evidence presented by both parties and assessing the prospects of success and advising the client on any split liability offers.
- Proactively manage caseload and identify any complications within their caseload and immediately refer to their team leader.
- Collating together details of the client’s losses and presenting in a Schedule of Loss ready for submission to the third-party insurer via the new OIC Portal.
- Maintain accurate file and system estimates in line with Company best practice and comply with Lexcel and/or client service standards, client care and protocols.
- Demonstrate effective planning, organisation and decision-making skills and work to deadlines and time limits.
- Effectively assess client credibility and continuously identify improvements to the claims process and bring these to the attention of the Team Leader. Review denials of liability and progress the cases
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of drafting of legal documents court documents, preparing schedules & creating files
- Arrange representation at any Court hearings and ensure that the representative is fully briefed ahead of the hearing
- Timely identification of cases which are no longer appropriate for the Small Claims process and managing an orderly transfer of this to the appropriate team

**About You**:

- Strong analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong report writing skills
- An understanding of regulatory framework, in particular the SRA Code of Conduct
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to build strong relationships across the business
- Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

**Company Values**: We do what we say we will. We own it. We sort it. We don’t wait, we create. We respect and encourage each other. We make time to live

**What we offer in return**:

- The Liverpool office has fantastic transport links, and we offer all our employees free parking, working in a scenic location with beautiful views along the waterfront.
- We want our employees to have a great work life balance, which is why we have a 35 hour working week and offer hybrid working (must live within a commutable distance to the Liverpool office)
- 25 days holiday allowance per year, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days
- Pension scheme, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, eyecare vouchers, life assurance and income protection insurance
- The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award
- winning law firm, countless opportunities for career progression

**Slater and Gordon also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award
- winning law firm**.**

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