The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK''s largest trade unions. A vacancy exists for a Legal Advisor in the Legal Services Department based at the Union''s Head Office in Salford Quays. What we offer: Flexitime 34 hours week Defined contribution pension. Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked). Free onsite parking, subject to availability. Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract). Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract). Free health assessments (post probation). The principal duties are: to ensure the smooth running of the Union''s Injury Assist online personal injury claim service and that all member''s enquiries are dealt with in line with the service agreement; to confirm that the Union''s eligibility requirements in respect of its personal injury service is met in each case; to ensure that members'' enquiries are allocated to the appropriate panel solicitor and dealt with in line with the Union''s Legal Services Agreement (LSA). The successful applicant will possess: formal legal training, typically in the form of a Legal Executive qualification or other relevant qualification or equivalent practical legal experience; Knowledge of relevant law, precedent and procedure in relation to personal injury, CICA and MIB claims; knowledge of state benefits relating to accidents