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Job Title: OL / PL Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of £26,500, with a very generous Portal Bonus Scheme Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: We are currently looking for a Litigation Executive to join our Portal Team in the OL/PL department. Tenacity, ability and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. You will be expected to manage your own caseload in the role. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We have high quality non-CMC work and a positive working environment. We also have a roof garden with table tennis, as an addition to our strong range of employee benefits, more details below. Responsibilities : Take initial instructions from client and complete FN009. Ensure correct accident circumstances, injuries and potential losses are recorded on the file. Obtain FOAs for medical records and request from medical agency. Research to ensure the claim is submitted to the correct potential Defendant(s) Research into accident location, requesting photographs, CCTV, receipts etc. to ensure the appropriate evidence is obtained as early as possible. Consideration of the relevant Statute/law to draft allegations to the Defendant. Consider Claimant's injuries to ensure correct protocol is being followed. Submit Claims Notification Form (CNF) or Letter of Claim to the Defendant(s) Chasing Defendant and/or insurer for response Consideration of denial and/or disclosure received from Defendant. Weekly review with supervisor Ensure client is kept updated throughout process. 60+ CNF/LOC per month target to attain £100 bonus. Person Specification: LLB Law degree required. Good customer care skills including empathy and the ability to obtain information. High degree of accuracy Administration or telephone-based customer service background is preferable. Experience with the OL/PL portal is a distinct advantage. Experience of Proclaim case management system. Salary & Hours: A basic salary of £26,500, with a very generous Portal Bonus Scheme Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Caseworker, Public Liability Lawyer, Occupiers Liability Assistant, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Law, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner, Solicitor will also be considered for this role.

We are an FCA-regulated claims management company with permission to advise, investigate, and represent clients. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a personal injury solicitor or a senior litigation executive with experience in claimants' personal injury claims, accident management and credit hire to manage a portfolio of cases and a team of claim handlers. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, highly knowledgeable individual who wants to excel in their career and contribute to the firm's next level of success. You are expected to conduct and manage all aspects of the caseload, including making informed decisions that require the exercise of judgment. You must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPR, the OIC portal, the MOJ Claims portal, claims tracks, and costs. Additionally, you should be able to work independently and handle cases from beginning to end. While duties may vary depending on the type and nature of each case, your typical responsibilities will be: Assess and advise on the prospects of success, including the likelihood of claim settlement. Advising clients Reviewing liability, quantum and credit hire eligibility Negotiating settlements Draft letters of claim Instruct medical and various experts. Assess and advise on the expert reports. Reviewing offers received and advising clients. Reviewing defences and preparing replies Progress claims proactively and proportionately. Act as the first and primary contact for clients on a day-to-day basis. Meet the KPI targets. This role is an office-based role in Stratford, London, E15, near Pudding Mill Lane station on the DLR.