Overview
Location: Southport/Hybrid
Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Serious Injury Law Team.
Purpose Of Role
To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £100,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi-track cases ranging from RTA to EL, PL & OL matters.
Paralegal – Serious Injury (Bronze)
Location: Southport/Hybrid
Purpose Of Role
To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £100,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi-track cases ranging from RTA to EL, PL & OL matters.
In Return Fletchers Can Offer
* Competitive salary
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until your long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards
Main Responsibilities For The Role
* Progress files in line with KPI targets
* Assist a Lead Lawyer on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
* Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
* Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
* Drafting statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
* Preparing accurate and detailed file notes
* Helping to maintain case plans and case summaries and taking a proactive approach
* Research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
* Undertaking and assisting where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
* Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
* Attendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel
* Preparation of trial bundles
* Help with preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists
* Ensuring an excellent level of client care is maintained
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Good researching and drafting skills
* Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
* Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and quickly analyse complex information to make reasoned decisions
* IT competent
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
* Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Willingness to work with other teams across the business
* Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
* Buddying new members of the team to help with development
Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience
* A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routes
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Driving licence
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We offer hybrid work arrangements, a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Our offices are in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. We have a culture that supports learning and development, including apprenticeships and training contracts.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We are committed to a culture where everyone can thrive and support Disability Confident and other diversity standards.
More information about us can be found on our website.
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