Job Purpose
As a Legal Advisor specialising in Low Velocity Impact (LVI) cases, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of non-litigated personal injury claims that involve allegations of fraud.
Key Responsibilities
Progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR, prioritising urgent matters and managing daily caseloads.
Instruct Counsel for conferences, hearings, and case management conferences (CMCs).
Keep clients informed and updated regularly throughout the claim’s lifecycle.
Maintain strong relationships with referrers, ensuring consistent service and loyalty to the firm.
Liaise with BTE (Before the Event) and ATE (After the Event) insurers, keeping them fully informed on claim progress.
Check the authenticity and validity of claims, especially on complex or potentially fraudulent files.
Prepare files for transfer to the litigation team as soon as possible.
Achieve individual and team targets, supporting colleagues to ensure departmental goals are met.
Build relationships with external clients to minimise complaints and enhance the firm’s reputation.
Ensure all work is compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Experience and Knowledge
Proven experience handling claims involving allegations of fraud and/or LVI.
This role is suitable for experienced legal advisors with significant knowledge of the full litigation process.
Good working knowledge of relevant case law and legislation.
Experience with RTA claims and technical legal files is highly desirable.
Ability to work in an organised, methodical manner and manage competing priorities.
Excellent client care and communication skills, with the confidence to advise and update multiple stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and commitment to delivering successful outcomes for clients and the business.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
- Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Travel Loan
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
INDP
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Matching gift scheme
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
