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Our Casualty teams provide a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams.
We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our commercial casualty team
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Working in a team dedicated to some of our biggest insurer clients, you will be responsible, under appropriate supervision, for the day to day management of your own varied caseload.
You will also assist Partners and other team members in the defence of a wide range of claims, on behalf of various corporate bodies and their insurers. Tasks will include running and assisting with a large range of litigated casualty claims, dealing with Pre-Action Disclosure applications, Stage 3 hearings and Infant Approvals, preparing witness statements, undertaking legal and factual research, drafting instructions to Counsel and experts, preparing reports to clients, preparing for and attending court hearings, attending client meetings and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.
The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have:
* A proven track record of managing EL/PL personal injury claims, with a demonstrable understanding of the law relating property damage and negligence claims.
* In depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
* Experience in drafting documents including witness statements, instructions and reports.
* Experience in managing cases in a cost efficient and commercial manner.
* Ability to achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
* Ability to analyse information.
* Good communication skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Law Practice and Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services
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