Title: Solicitor / Legal Advisor Job type: Permanent Location: JMK Solicitors – Newry/Belfast or Derry/Londonderry Salary: Competitive Purpose of Job: The primary responsibility of this post is to manage clients files. To generate fees by managing files effectively. To ensure that all duties and responsibilities outlined in Job. Description & Person Specification are achieved. To achieve mission statement/vision and core values. Responsible to:Team Coordinator Accountabilities: Client Files To ensure that Targets are Achieved Reporting issues to Coordinator Ensure that Service Level Agreements are achieved Adhering to Professional Standards and regulations Main Duties: Client Files: Effective use of case management system and filing system to monitor and progress client files. Taking accurate instructions from clients. Attending client meetings. Explaining complex matters to the client including details of court procedure and managing client expectations of process of their claim. Answering general client queries regarding their case in accordance with Service Level Agreement. Attending locus inspections. Providing clients with legal advice as and when needed. Provide advice to clients post hearing on implications of court outcome to include prospects of appeal. Liaising with the third party representatives and insurers. Arranging appointments with appropriate medical experts. Negotiate settlement of clients losses and compensation with third party representatives. Managing all correspondence, documentation and evidence associated with the file. Advising clients on and making appropriate applications for funding including, Legal Aid, Legal Expenses and our After the Event Insurance Cover. Issuing proceedings in the relevant court Attend related court hearings/ inquests etc Preparation of court documents and evidence for hearing Attending all consultations and court dates with client Instruction and briefing of Junior Counsel as required. Guide any witnesses in attendance on behalf of your client through court procedure and during attendance at various venues. Targets are Achieved: Achieving monthly/annual standards in relation to Billing, File opening and closures, settlement figures and case duration. Reviewing all files quarterly in accordance with procedures Reporting issues to Team Leader: Actively partaking in meetings as and when scheduled. Attending all required training. Participation in annual appraisals to assess your overall performance, duties and training requirements and development. Reporting significant issues on files, positive & negative to team Coordinator including any complaints or potential complaints on files. Reporting every case outcome within one day of conclusion with team Coordinator Adhering to Service Level Agreements with any external business sources to the firm. S.L.A.s are achieved: Effectively managing time to comply with duties and responsibilities Other: Developing business by promotion of the firm and its services Working Conditions: Hours 8.45 5.15 Monday Friday Salary & Benefits: JMK Solicitors are the leading litigation practice in Northern Ireland. We can offer a competitive benefits package including: ? 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits.* ? Bonus Opportunities ?Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary ? Minimum of 28 days holiday per annum to include public holidays ?Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental ?Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family ?Life Insurance – 3 times annual salary ?Gym Membership ?Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events ? Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers ?Prospects to grow within role *Full time 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.