OIC Legal Advisor

• Location
  Liverpool
• Position Type
  Full Time
• Salary
  £Competitive

Job Description

Legal Assistant – OIC Portal

Location: Liverpool  

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced File Handler to join our Official Injury Claims Portal team in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

As File Handler on the OIC Portal team you will be progressing disputed claims through the Official Injury Claim portal in an accurate and efficient manner.  You will be working individually with high attention to detail but also as part of the team.  The team is currently broken down between Liability Admitted cases and Liability Disputed cases.

On a daily basis you will be dealing with quantum and liability dispute cases, which are unable to be settled at Stage 2 in the OIC Portal. You will be required to either negotiate settlement or failing that, issue proceedings within the OIC Portal for the Court to determine liability or quantum at a final hearing.

If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to include:

• To work on all aspects of the management of cases in line with the procedure and quality standards
• Reviewing Medical Evidence and valuing Tariff and Non Tariff Injuries
• Reviewing Claimant’s Losses and Vehicle Related Losses including Credit Hire
• Reviewing and gathering evidence necessary in liability disputed matters
• Drafting Liability Witness Statements on behalf of the Claimant
• Issuing proceedings on the OIC Portal
• Complying with Small Claims Court Directions
• Attending Conferences with Counsel
• Drafting instructions to counsel
• Maintain clear and precise communication and relationships with other team members, colleagues and external organisations
• General call queries/answering the team loop (Claimant and Third Party)
• To be flexible an adaptable in taking on new roles within capabilities
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

About You:

• Previous experience of either MOJ or OIC Portal required
• Knowledge of admitted and disputed cases
• An ability to be able to prioritise work
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to work to deadlines and the demands of the team
• An ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment

Company Values:

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal.  Our mission: We are driven to succeed.  Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.  Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme.  Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.  Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.