The Vacancy
Pro Insurance currently has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Paralegal to join the newly formed Pro legal team.
Pro currently operates a hybrid working model. The majority of this role will be working at home with travel to the Glasgow, Liverpool or Horsham office on a weekly basis, and other offices as and when required.
Purpose of Role
To provide dedicated legal support to the Managing Director and Legal Directors, managing a caseload of disease-related claims (e.g. noise inducted hearing loss, asbestos related conditions) and abuse related claims. The role requires a high level of professionalism and attention to detail, in supporting the progression of cases efficiently and sensitively.
Main Responsibilities
The role will be to independently manage and progress a case load of litigated disease and illness/non-recent abuse claims and include the following responsibilities:
* Assist in the day-to-day management of active claims, including drafting correspondence, preparing court documents, and maintaining case files.
* Liaise with clients, experts, counsel, and third parties under solicitor supervision.
* Monitor key dates and deadlines, ensuring timely compliance with procedural requirements.
* Review and collate medical records, employment history, and other relevant documentation.
* Prepare bundles for court hearings, conferences, and settlement meetings.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on case management systems.
* Conduct legal research on relevant case law, procedural rules, and statutory provisions.
* Draft witness statements, instructions to counsel, and summaries of expert evidence.
* Provide the highest level of client care at all times
Knowledge and skills
* Experience of running disease & illness / abuse claims (preferably from a defendant perspective)
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
* Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
* Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
* Excellent IT skills with experience in the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word).
* Ability to identify problems, complaints and risk management
* Experience in working on a case management system desirable but full training will be provided.