RTA EL PL Lawyer

About us

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team youll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm our diversely talented team support and guide customers through lifes toughest moments. Its a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure youre ready for the challenge.

You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RTA / EL / PL Litigator to join our Leeds based Legal Services team on a full time and fixed-term contract basis.

Reporting to the Litigation Team Leader you will be handling a caseload of Claimant Employers Liability claims Personal Liability claims and unusual Road traffic Accidents such as Pedestrian or Cyclist claims.

Managing a clients claim by continually using the firms technical process and accurately documenting each activity that has taken place and ensuring time is recorded accurately.

Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of the incident and the value of the clients claim carrying out legal research as required. Collating and reviewing the evidence. Assessing prospects of the claim succeeding on its the likely value of the claim for personal injury and recoverability of financial losses.

Ensuring clients are provided the correct legal advice. Where appropriate managing clients expectations explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times.

Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client ensuring that instructions are complied with or taken at the necessary points. Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all key stages.

Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings comply with court directions draft statements and ready the file for a final court hearing. Instructing counsel as necessary drafting the brief and checking costs statements.

Managinge cases efficiently and effectively. Making sure that client work is progressed efficiently to meet departmental targets and Service Level Agreements and the client is kept proactively informed where appropriate.

Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensure they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team.

Esuring good working relationships with team-mates team leader management and administrative staff as well as maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers external organisations and the worksource.

Supporting the strategic development of the department and firm by developing best practice and the client experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

Experienced Legal Claims Handler Legal Executive or Solicitor.

Previous experience of RTA / EL / PL claims handling is preferable either within an insurance company or law firm environment.

Knowledge of Pre Action Protocols CPR Practice directions and relevant statute and case law as well as related regulations associated with accidents at work.

Experience of using a Case Management System and knowledge of JC Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases and understanding and ability to research different resources e.g Lawtel

Strong communications skills

Good problem solver and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Location :
Central Leeds

Home Working :
Hybrid model

Working hours : 35 hour per week (Monday - Friday)

We recognise we wouldnt be where we are today without our colleagues thats why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle :

9% employer contributed pension

Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus

50% off home motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a…