Post-Defence Litigator (SCT)

We are looking for a Post-Defence Litigator (SCT) to join our Claims Management team in Lostock, Bolton.

As a Post-Defence Litigator, you will manage your own portfolio of litigated small claims, handling quantum and liability matters, and use your negotiation skills to achieve effective settlements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Small Claims Track cases, ensuring Court deadlines are met.
• Deliver agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Analyse available evidence to create an initial case strategy on liability and quantum.
• Conduct telephone discussions and negotiations with clients, claimants, third-party insurers, and solicitors.
• Proof witnesses, assess their evidence, and draft statements.
• Draft Court documents and comply with Court deadlines.
• Instruct, brief, and liaise with Counsel.
• Guide claimants through the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate and timely case management, billing, and management information systems.
• Delegate tasks to other team members where appropriate.
• Deal with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements.
• Update reports upon receipt of evidence.
• Adhere to Client Guidelines and ISO 9001 guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Established experience in law through further education or experience.
• File handling experience within a law practice or insurer.
• Good understanding of the Highway Code and basic Road Traffic Act principles.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Efficient in a process-driven environment.
• Drive to achieve development opportunities with a positive attitude.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Effectively work within a team.
• Basic knowledge of Court Practice Rules.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing covering.
• Death In Service – after 1 year's service.
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Volunteering Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Gym Flex.
• Access to Online Discount Sites.
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership.
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide.
• Discounts at local retail outlets.