The Legal Reviewer reports to the Legal Review Manager.
Setting reserves and strategy on new instructions and dealing with all technical aspects of the file including identifying and resolving any issues e.g. indemnity, assessing general and special damages, negotiation, and drafting of court documents and brief to Counsel.
Reviewing, reporting and setting reserves and strategy on new instructions
Organising, prioritising and handling own workload in line with standard operating procedures
Ensure all critical dates, KPI’s and SLA’s are met and adhered to
Effective management of the litigation process
Effective use of the case management system
Deliver quality work to meet audit benchmarking
Drive own personal development
Working Hours 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Requirements
Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, MOJ and Infant Approval Process.
Experience of valuing general and special damages utilising a variety of tools including JC Guidelines and case law.
Preferably experience of quantum negotiations.
Experience of drafting documents including consent orders, applications and witness statements.
Work to set deadlines.
Deal with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public
Organise and prioritise their workload
Work as part of a team
IT literate: proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to take constructive feedback and set personal goals for continuous improvement.