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Financial Mis-selling Fee Earner
You will be working as part of a team, handling the day to day running of cases related to financial mis-selling matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
End to end case management of financial mis-selling claims.
Preparing cases for trial
Liaising with third party representatives
Calculating the quantum of claims and negotiating settlements with defendants
Drafting Witness statements, Skeleton Arguments and other legal documents
Compiling Trial bundles and documents for Counsel
Staying up to date on relevant case law
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
At least 12 months litigation experience
Experience dealing with high-volume cases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience managing own litigated case load.
IT Literate with an excellent understanding of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Organised with effective time management skills to ensure deadline are met.
A positive and proactive attitude
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary
Hybrid role of 2 days office working and 3 days home working
In-house training and career progression opportunities
A dynamic role within a fun ever changing working environment that supports working remotely.
25 days holiday, Bank Holidays and Birthday bonus day off
Workplace Pension Plan and Life Insurance
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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