Job Opportunity: Expert Witness Report Writer

Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to provide support and assistance to the Consultants, ensuring the reports meet the leading industry standard for for PL, LOE, PPO and Settlement Assessment reports.

Key responsibilities

Managing own workload and maintaining a high standard of work.
Maintaining and updating data on Intelligent Office (CRM system) in line with agreed processes.
Maintaining up to date knowledge to remain as industry leading standard.
Understanding how to use relevant spreadsheets, cashflow system and PI calculator.
Keep up to date with and retain record of knowledge provided by Expert Witness Specialists and Manager.
Keep up to date with regulation and case law affecting the provision and methodology for PL, LOE, PPO, SA.
Understanding relevant case law and how the rulings apply to our reports.
Assist with any administrative tasks.
Ensuring reports are produced in line with formatting specifications.
Continuously learning the rules of different pension schemes in order to calculate the relevant pensions in reports.
Keeping up to date with the revision of Ogden Tables.
Understand the rules and application of taxation and national insurance.

Knowledge and experience

Experience in using standard MS office software products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Experience in Accounting, Pensions or Legal fields is preferable.

Skills and abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including legal representatives.
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Have a key eye for detail and an exceptional level of accuracy when producing documents and inputting data.
Ability to understand and interpret complex information.

Personal Qualities

Display self-motivation, drive and enthusiasm,
Possess a flexible approach to work.
Excellent telephone manner.
A desire to support vulnerable clients.
Hard working, enthusiastic and reliable.

Education and Training

Excellent verbal and written communication and numeracy skills.
English and Maths GCSE at C or above, or equivalent.
Degree level or equivalent.

General responsibilities:

This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, it is liable to variation by management to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job. It is expected the post holder will when required, undertake other duties commensurate with the post and salary grading if required.
Duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature that may be covered by the Data Protection Act, be commercially sensitive or relate to client information. In such circumstances, confidentiality must be maintained at all times in accordance with the company policies. If you are unclear at any time, please refer to your line manager.
Undertake all reasonable personal development actively designed to support you in your role.

And last but not least what’s in it for you?

We are passionate about growth and aim to provide every employee with a clear development plan, with regular performance reviews that enable you to reach your career goals.

Fantastic benefits including but not limited to private healthcare, flexible working opportunities, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Perks for cash back savings, free onsite parking, company events, and enhanced family friendly policies.

About Frenkel Topping Group (FTG)

At FTG are believe in living our values every day. We are committed to our values as set out below and if you share our value and passion and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, then we invite you to join our team.

Give it heart – we’ve built an army of passionate and empathetic people who go the extra mile for their clients and team.
Show resilience – as individuals and a team we’re inspired by our clients who show resilience every day. Our agility, our work ethic and our appetite for problem solving means we always find a way.
Make it easy – We’re pro-active and responsive and go above and beyond to make our client’s lives easier.
Act with integrity – We do what we say we’ll do and we do it with great care and expertise. We are proud of our clients people and we honour the trust they put in us by delivering outstanding service and creating an amazing place to work.
Respect – we treat our client and each other as individuals and we take the time to walk in that person’s shoes to understand how we can provide support.
Think differently – we connect communities, champion collaboration in our industry and we’re big on learning and development. We’re big believers in nurturing grassroot talent.

Frenkel Topping Group is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Frenkel Topping Group is proud to be Disability Confident Committed. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact antonia.lloyd@frenkeltopping.co.uk