Expert Witness Report Editor
Harrison Associates is respected within the sector as one of the long-standing Expert Witness, Case Management and Rehabilitation organisations. For over 35 years, Harrison Associates has been helping people with life-changing injuries to reclaim their lives. We pride ourselves on knowledge and expertise, outstanding quality of service and outcome-focused solutions.
Purpose Of Role
Provide a first-class support service to the expert witness associates by completion of
proofreading, report editing and formatting cost tables for medico-legal reports. This position is
a crucial part of the administrative support network which means the candidate must be highly
organised and operationally efficient. Regular communication with experts and other members
of the team to ensure deadlines are accurate and met. Contribute to the development of the
team and company.
Responsibilities
- Administer cases and instructions electronically ensure our case management system is
kept up to date - Build professional working relationships with expert associates and support them with
required aspects of their work - To carefully undertake proof reading and reports editing for the expert witness cases
- Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Ensure consistent use of language, style and formatting
- Formulating Expert’s recommendations and accurately completing costing tables
- Assisting expert witnesses to ensure processes and guidance for all reports and further
work are adhered to - Preparation of report/document templates, for example commentary reports, Scott
schedules and Joint Statements, plus formatting letters as necessary. - To research and liaise with assistive device/medical/disability equipment suppliers to assist
associates in formulating their reports. To keep resource files in this regard up to date. - Proactively liaise with experts regarding upcoming workflow and assist with the
renegotiation of deadlines, communicating with experts, trainers and/or customers as
required. - To help ensure the expert witness section is integrated with the other aspects of the
business, through open communication, collaboration when appropriate and involvement in
company events and meetings. - Maintain good relationships and a professional image with our staff, associates, customers,
and claimants. - Assist and participate in audit of the service as required.
- Support other team members when required
- To ensure that the Operations Director is informed of any issues in relation to workload,
health and safety, or organisational issues - To undertake any other duties as reasonably required
Skills & Experience
- Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Highly detail orientated and an analytical mind
- Quick and accurate reader
- Proven experience in proofreading and editing, preferably within a medical, medico
legal or legal field - Good mathematical skills
- Excellent typing skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, be proactive and managed workload priorities
- Good communication skills
- Adaptable, flexible, team player and self-motivated
Qualifications
- A-level qualifications in English and Maths
- Typing qualification
- Preferred/relevant industry experience
Salary, Benefits and Hours
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- Hybrid position (working from home and our Chorley based office) - equipment will be
provided - 30 days leave plus bank holidays from commencement of role
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance after 6 months service
- Death in service Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme Scheme
- £24,500pa
For more information and to apply please call Jess Remnant on 07880 203 462 or email jess.remnant@handlgroup.co.uk