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
Our Contested Litigation department is benefiting from a growth in new instructions and we are looking for Fee Earner's to join the department.
If you are successful and are offered a position to join the department, your job title will be Fee Earner.
This role is 37.5 hours per week, working in our Byker office Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
Employee Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, 8 days bank holidays, and an added birthday holiday
- Monthly and Quarterly bonus scheme and annual salary review
- Option to buy or sell holiday's
- Employee discount schemes
- On-site parking (subject to availability)
- Training opportunities
Job Description:
- Work collectively with the supervising solicitor to ensure client's obtain the appropriate level of compensation for all their personal injury and/or vehicle damage related losses, in accordance with regulations and legislation;
- Deliver a level of Client Care in accordance with SRA regulations;
- Always follow the Department procedures and processes along with Company policies;
- Possess knowledge of personal injury law and procedure as well as understanding of Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage losses recovery together with the ability to assist in the conduct of cases, with appropriate supervision;
- Accurate recording of evidence and or data received from clients and other parties within Proclaim;
- Assisting by the accurate drafting of legal documents;
Key requirements:
- 1 year + paralegal or equivalent experience.
- Ability to assist with a caseload of mainly road traffic accident cases with appropriate supervision.
- Knowledge of RTA liability, together with factual causation issues. General understanding of Legal concepts, familiarity with pre action protocols, Part 7 and Part 8 Procedural Rules and Practice Directions regarding Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage losses recovery is helpful but not essential.
- Ability to time manage and prioritise court deadlines
- Ability in communicating with clients professionally through email, written correspondence, and telephone conversations
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking
- Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills
- IT literate
- Commitment to own personal development
We welcome applicants without previous credit hire experience as full training and support will be provided to successful candidates. We also welcome applications from paralegals with appropriate skills and experience.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? If so, from when?
Education:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
