VACANCIES
Personal Injury Specialist
Group Company: Winn Group
Department: Personal Injury
Salary: £24,750
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.
We are on the lookout for ambitious individuals to join our Personal Injury team, to assist the supervising Solicitor in the effective handling of a case load of client cases. In this role you will receive the appropriate supervision based on your qualifications and/or specialist skills and legal experience.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management and rehabilitation.
As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8 Star rating by Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- ·Work collectively with the supervising solicitor to ensure the client obtains the appropriate level of compensation for their personal injury and losses, in accordance with regulations and legislation.
- Accurate recording of evidence and or data received from clients and other parties.
- Assisting with the accurate drafting of legal documents.
- Follow the Department procedures and processes along with company policies.
- Assist the wider team in achieving their key responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with Information security policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
What We Offer
Working Hours
This role is full-time, based on 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00 pm.
We are also fully office-based in Byker, Newcastle.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Essential Skills and Experience
- 1 year + paralegal or equivalent experience.
- Ability to assist with a caseload of mainly fast track cases with appropriate supervision.
- Comprehensive knowledge of RTA liability, together with factual causation issues.
- Knowledge of Law, Part 7 and Part 8 Procedural Rules and Practice Directions regarding Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage losses recovery.
- Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment.
- Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
- IT literate.
- Commitment to own personal development.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System (or similar).
- Previous knowledge or experience within Personal Injury or Other Compensation Claims Process.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Winn Solicitors is one of the country’s leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.
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To start the application process, please complete the form below, upload your CV and include a covering letter.
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