Personal Injury Legal Executive (Lithuanian Speaking)

Role - Personal Injury Chartered Legal Executive (Lithuanian Speaking) c�35k + Bonus + EXCELLENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

• PERMANENT ROLE


• GROWING UK WIDE BUSINESS


• EXCEPTIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth are now looking for a Lithuanian Speaking Personal Injury Legal Executive. This is a key full-time role for a Chartered Legal Executive to manage a caseload of Personal Injury cases and to assist colleagues with translation and interpreting services (English/Lithuanian and preferably Russian).

Duties and Responsibilities

• To successfully manage a portfolio of approximately 70-100 RTA PI compensation cases through either the OIC or MOJ Portal processes including Stage 3 to settlement /hearing (MOJ Portal only) with minimal supervision.


• To provide advice and take in to account the merits and prospects of success of each case at the start and during the claim.


• To manage the claims though the efficient and effective use of the Case Management IT system.


• To be responsible for the efficient transfer of the case to the Litigation Team if and when the case exits the OIC/MOJ Portal.


• To conduct telephone interviews with prospective clients to take detailed information in relation to their proposed instructions


• To assist colleagues with the translation of correspondence and documents.


• To assist colleagues by acting as an interpreter during telephone conversations with client.


• To obtain forms of authority from the client for the release of GP and/or hospital records and to obtain GP and/or hospital records.


• To value PI claims competently and utilising PI Tariffs and JSB guidelines/case law and advise the client


• To effectively investigate, collate/calculate and present special damages claims (including future loss).


• To Instruct any barristers or other professionals necessary to assist in the handling of cases.


• To translate documents including Statements of Case and Witness Statements.


• To act as an interpreter during discussions with between colleagues (on their cases) and clients.

Skills and Experience

• Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years PQE.


• Able to communicate fluently in English, Lithuanian (both essential), Russian (preferable).


• Strong, confident communicator who can successfully establish excellent working relationships with clients and external third parties.


• Excellent telephone manner and the ability to write clearly, correctly and concisely.


• Ability to prioritise workload and take decisions commensurate to the role.


• A highly structured and organised approach to handling a large volume of cases.


• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a positive and can-do approach.


• Self-motivation and a desire to learn, progress and develop generally and into new areas of law.


• Competent use of MS word and Excel required as well as general computer skills.


• Proven competency in the efficient use of Case Management Systems.

If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance.