Difference between Executive And Pre-Litigation Executive

[Vickimf]

Hi

Could someone explain the difference between these job titles please.

My case was with an Executive but has now been passed onto a Pre-Litigation Executive because of an absence.

Currently I have not been happy with the Executive because they have ignored emails and not kept me upto date.

Thanks

Neither job titles state whether either of them are legally qualified. I'd guess at unqualified legal assistants. Most qualified people will be referred to by their qualification ie Barrister, Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive etc.

It seems unlikely they have any legal qualification yet.

I agree

Neither have any legal qualifications

Great thanks for all the replies.

I was just wondering if one was more qualified then the other. It’s nice to actually now have someone that seems interested in my case and actually replies.

Shouldn't imagine it will make any difference
I would contact the firm and explain you are not happy with the service provided
I would always prefer to deal with a solicitor

They could be a legal executive, but they might not be and are probably a paralegal. Pre-litigation just means they deal with the cases before it gets to actually bringing court proceedings. I assume the firm divides things up like this because it deals mainly with high volume and lower value cases.

All litigated cases usually have to go through pre-action steps, so this is not unusual, I should add, and presumably you would rather it get settled than go to court (could be a massive assumption on my part!).

It’s been quite complicated to be honest I had an accident at work in 2018 fractured my knee on faulty flooring. There are 3 companies involved and they keep blaming each other so liability has not been admitted.

In 2019 I had to have knee surgery and earlier this year I had to go for a medical report and I now have to have another next year because the consultant thinks I will be left with lasting problems.

Pre-lit sounds like they’re not legally qualified - although depending how the business operates the executive may not be legally qualified either. Glad they’re more helpful!

With multiple defendants and a complex long term knee injury, your case sounds serious and has potential to be high value. The issues between the defendants could ramp up the complexity. I would want a qualified lawyer running this type of case.

They’re not qualified and probably equals.

Thanks for all of the replies I really appreciate it am expecting a phone call tomorrow so I will ask when a lawyer will become involved.