Motor Recoveries Associate

About your new role

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.

What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans' Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, motor recoveries, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to manage a caseload of high value complex motor recovery claims in Liverpool.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Review liability and quantum before devising a strategy for continued handling
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Supervise junior handlers in the motor recoveries team
• Attend client meetings
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As an Associate Solicitor you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

Experience of dealing with high value and complex motor recoveries litigated claims and a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable for you to have:

• Experience of handling/assisting a case load of high value and complex litigated motor recovery files
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join Weightmans, an award winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, ranking top 10 in the list, and the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK's top 30 law firms.

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