Serious Injury - Assistant Fee Earner (Grade C)

Job Title: Assistant Fee Earner – Grade C Level: Colleague Responsible to: Associate Job Summary To assist with a portfolio of claimant serious injury claims for Minster Law clients and to contribute to the general success of the department. The caseload is predominantly RTA based and involves cases with complex technical issues and quantum; this will include cases valued in between £200,000 and £1,000,000 Core Responsibilities Ensure a full working knowledge of all cases being handled by the lead fee earner, including the key areas of dispute and any actions planned to resolve them. Deal with elements of the case and ensure they are progressed as swiftly as possible, having agreed the action plan for the case with the lead Fee Earner. Undertake chargeable work on cases under the direction of the fee- earner. Regular communication and face to face meetings with the clients. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments, appropriate rehabilitation and optimising the client’s settlement. Provide a key point of contact for telephone calls from client or all other interested parties. Maintain and update the case management system. Develop and maintain a good working k