We are currently recruiting a Statement Taker based in Newton-le-Willows on a perm basis.<\/p>\n
Purpose:<\/strong> This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Statement Taker. As a Statement Taker, you\u2019ll be responsible for liaising with clients, researching and gathering evidence by way of witness statements, photographs, and any other relevant pieces of evidence needed to support a client\u2019s case, as well as attending inquests on the Firm\u2019s behalf to take evidence notes as and when required.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities: Key Tasks: Personal Characteristics: Benefits: Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Apply online or contact Lucia De Felice on 07425757587 for more information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are currently recruiting a Statement Taker based in Newton-le-Willows on a perm basis. Purpose: This is an excellent opportunity…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","jobpost_category":[],"jobpost_job_type":[62],"jobpost_location":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost\/550"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/jobpost"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jobpost_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_category&post=550"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_job_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_job_type&post=550"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_location&post=550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 To be a local enquiry agent exclusively
\n\u2022 To progress your caseload in a timely manner and with efficiency to satisfy the client and maximize the Firm\u2019s interest
\n\u2022 Respect the client\u2019s privacy and maintain confidentiality with each case
\n\u2022 To liaise with and take instructions from your Team Manager<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 There is no cold calling involved in this role.
\n\u2022 Regular use of the Firm\u2019s case management system to always keep all cases up to date
\n\u2022 To liaise with clients direct to make appointments to meet with individuals when instructed to do so and to manage their expectations in respect of quality and service
\n\u2022 To attend upon clients, potential clients and witnesses in civil cases (including wills and probate), including gaining consent to access GP\/medical\/hospital records when required
\n\u2022 To complete standard documents, take witness statements and make file notes in respect of the above
\n\u2022 To prepare photographs and sketch plans of accident\/incident scenes
\n\u2022 To trace clients and witnesses by local enquiries and online searches
\n\u2022 To attend conferences with Counsel as the Firm\u2019s representative
\n\u2022 Aid team members when required, including training new members of staff entering the department as and when required
\n\u2022 Manage own case load effectively
\n\u2022 Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Must understand civil law processes and procedures
\n\u2022 Be well organised to manage a multi-case workload
\n\u2022 Be able to work under pressure with an understanding of the swift and accurate nature needed to meet deadlines
\n\u2022 Ability to communicate effectively\/empathically face to face, by telephone or by online meeting forum with clients
\n\u2022 Ability to work autonomously within the community
\n\u2022 Familiar with the use of digital photographic technology
\n\u2022 In possession of a full, clean driving licence<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Bonuses & Incentives
\n\u2022 Initially 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with service)
\n\u2022 Private Healthcare
\n\u2022 Sick Pay package if required
\n\u2022 Employee Assistance Programme
\n\u2022 Life Insurance Cover
\n\u2022 Sponsored Development<\/p>\n
\nSalary: \u00a319,000 per annum plus bonuses\/incentives
\nLocation: Remote \u2013 business address is based in Newton-Le-Willows
\nOn site: New starters are required to attend the business address for their first week to be inducted, thereafter only required to attend for training days.<\/p>\n