Solicitor / Legal Advisor Purpose of Job Theprimaryresponsibilityofthispostistomanageclientsfiles.
Togeneratefeesbymanagingfileseffectively.
Toensurethatall dutiesandresponsibilities outlinedin Job Description & Person Specification are achieved Toachievemissionstatement/visionandcorevalues.
Responsibleto Team Coordinator Supervisory Responsibilities None Accountabilities Client Files Toensurethat Targetsare Achieved Reportingissuesto Coordinator Ensurethat Service Level Agreementsareachieved Adheringto Professional Standardsandregulations Main Duties Client Files: Effectiveuseofcasemanagementsystemand filingsystemto monitor and progress client files.
Takingaccurateinstructionsfromclients Attendingclientmeetings Explaining complex matters to the client including details of court procedureand managing client expectationsof processof their claim.
Answeringgeneralclientqueriesregardingtheir case in accordance with Service Level Agreement Attendinglocusinspections Providingclientswithlegaladviceasandwhenneeded Provideadvicetoclients posthearingonimplicationsof court outcome to include prospects of appeal Liaisingwiththethirdpartyrepresentativesandinsurers Arrangingappointmentswithappropriatemedicalexperts Negotiate settlement of clients losses and compensation with third party representatives Targets are Achieved Reporting issues to Team Leader S.
L.
A.s are achieved Other: Managingallcorrespondence,documentationandevidence associated with the file.
Advisingclientsonandmakingappropriateapplicationsfor funding including, Legal Aid, Legal Expensesand our After the Event Insurance Cover.
Issuingproceedingsintherelevantcourt Attendrelatedcourthearings/inquestsetc Preparationofcourtdocumentsandevidenceforhearing Attendingallconsultationsandcourtdateswithclient Instructionandbriefingof Junior Counselasrequired.
Guide any witnesses in attendance on behalf of your client through court procedure and during attendance at various venues.
Achievingmonthly/annualstandardsinrelationto Billing, File opening and closures, settlement figures and case duration.
Reviewing all files quarterly in accordance with procedure Activelypartakinginmeetingsasandwhenscheduled.
Attendingallrequiredtraining.
Participationin annualappraisalstoassessyouroverall performance, duties and training requirements and development.
Reporting significantissuesonfiles, positive&negativeto team Coordinator including any complaintsor potentialcomplaintson files.
Reporting every case outcome within one day of conclusion with team Coordinator Adhering to Service Level Agreements with any external business sources to the firm.
Effectivelymanagingtimeto complywithdutiesand responsibilities Developingbusinessbypromotionofthefirm and itsservices Working Conditions Hours 8.45 5.15 Monday Friday Salary&Benefits 4 Day Working Weekwithnoreductiontopayorbenefits.* Bonus Opportunities Company Pension,withcompanycontributing 5%of annual salary Minimum of28daysholiday perannum toinclude public holidays Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental Employee Assistance Programme-24/7 Mental Healthand Counselling Care for team and family Life Insurance-3timesannualsalary Gym Membership Optional Health Checksandannual Health and Wellbeing Events Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers Full time 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Prospects Growth within Role Essential /Desirable Knowledge, Training & Qualifications Law Degree Experience in an Administrative Role in JMK Solicitors OR Minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Advisor/Executive elsewhere Demonstrable Experiencein all Microsoft Packages Knowledgeof Proclaim Management System Demonstrableexperience of Case management system Professional Qualification Skills&Experience Communication Skillsin English Conversation Interpersonal Skills Time Management Skills Working to deadlines in pressurisedenvironments Managinglarge volumesof case files Customer Service Skills Negotiation Skills Credit Hire Experience Advocacy Experience for Qualifiedstaff Motivation&Relevant Interests Motivatedbydoingagoodjob By achievingexcellentservice & the best possible outcomein clients cases Demonstrablecommitmentto JMK goals, objectives and vision Ability to identify issues and suggest training requirements for the benefit of the team.
Exceeding Expectations Evidence ofprofessional and personalachievements todate Behaviour&Attitude Taking Accountability Team Player Friendly Manner Professional Flexible Approachto Work/ Tasks Positiveapproachtowork Problemsolvingapproachto work at to clients files Demonstrate Experience& Achieving Targets Transport&Availability Driving Licence Accesstocar Insurancefor Businessuse Ability to travel to & from court & client meetings as required.
Other Requirements Professional Appearance Location: JMK Solicitors Newry/Belfast or Derry/Londonderry Position currently live closing date Friday 29th August 2025@4pm Company Benefits We can offer a competitive benefits package including: 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits.* Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary Minimum of 28 days holiday per annum to include public holidays Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary Gym Membership Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers *Full time 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.