Law Graduate - The Eventus Recruitment Group : Job Details

Are you a law graduate based in Greater Manchester, looking for a role which will allow you to develop your legal skills and knowledge? This inhouse role of Expert Witness Report Writer is a rare opportunity for a new Law graduate or a Paralegal (with some basic legal experience) to join a leading firm in Manchester which is comitted to the development and growth of its staff.

The purpose of The Expert Witness Report Writer role is to provide support and assistance to firms Consultants, ensuring reports produced meet the leading industry standard.

Key responsibilities:

Full training will be provided in order for the new job holder to have understanding and knowledge on how to produce Pension Loss, Loss of Earnings, Periodical Payment Orders and Settlement Assessment reports.

• Managing own workload and maintaining a high standard of work
• Maintaining up to date knowledge so remains leading industry standard
• Understanding how to use any relevant spreadsheets, cashflow system and PI calculator.
• Keep up to date with knowledge provided to you by the team specialists or manager, keeping notes of any training sessions or update emails.
• Keeping updated on regulation and caselaw affecting the provision and methodology for Pension Loss/Loss of Earnings/Periodical Payments/Settlement Assessments
• Understanding any relevant case law and how the rulings apply to reports.
• Assist with any administrative tasks in the absence of the Team administrator
• Ensuring reports issued are produced in line with formatting specifications.
• Continuously learning the rules of different pension schemes in order to calculate the relevant pension in the reports.
• Keeping up to date with the revision of the Ogden Tables.

Person specification:

• Law / Legal Degree
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have a keen eye for detail and an exceptional level of accuracy when producing documents and inputting data
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to understand and interpret complex information

Benefits and Rewards

The employer offers a wide range of benefits designed to support employee well-being and reward dedication. These include:

• 23 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Study Support (E.g. Diploma exams)
• Private health insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service benefit
• Christmas and New Year’s closure
• Free eye tests
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Life Works platform (online benefits and cashback scheme)
• Enhanced pension scheme (after 3 months’ service) with generous company contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme (after 6 months’ service)
• BUPA Cash Plan (after 3 years’ service
• Group strategy days with a 3-course meal and entertainment
• Regular social events organised by the social committee
• Free breakfast once a month.

About the Company

The employer is undoubtedly a leading company in its specialist area and in Greater Manchester, committed to delivering exceptional financial planning services. They believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options for employees. Their culture is focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and providing employees with opportunities for growth and career development.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Expert Witness Report Writer role. If you'd like to learn more about this job opportunity, please contact Duncan McIlroy at Eventus Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch with us to discuss other opportunities that align with your career goals.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors across the UK. Please note that the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.