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Location
Liverpool
Position Type
Full Time
Job Description
Litigation Assistant / Paralegal / FE – Credit Hire & Personal Injury Litigation
Location:Liverpool
Contract Type:Perm
Position Type:Full Time
We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Assistant / Paralegal to join our RTA – Credit Hire & PI team in our Liverpool office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.
The Legal Assistant will provide support to Solicitors. The role will involve performing important administrative and clerical duties, which in turn will increase your knowledge and understanding of the claim process, as well as legal knowledge on the whole.
You will be expected to be able to work well as part of a fast-paced team, whilst also being able to perform tasks independently and at the same time, maintaining a good attention to detail and using initiative, as and when required.
If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities to include:
* Speak with clients regularly, providing updates and answering their questions to assist case handlers.
* Act as a liaison between clients and the legal team, gathering necessary information or clarifications to help move the case forward.
* Under the guidance of case handlers, you will prepare and draft various legal documents. This may include letters, forms, contracts, or other legal paperwork related to the case.
* Assist case handlers in gathering and organizing the required documentation and information for the progression of cases.
* Help ensure that all necessary evidence and materials are available for hearings, negotiations, or further legal processes.
* Review and prepare legal documents, ensuring sensitive information is redacted or handled appropriately.
* You may be required to proofread, edit, or format documents to meet legal standards and confidentiality requirements.
* Verify the accuracy of information provided by clients or other sources to ensure the integrity of the case documentation.
* This may involve cross-referencing details, confirming facts, or contacting relevant parties for confirmation.
* Accurately perform assigned tasks based on instructions from case handlers or solicitors.
* Ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner while maintaining high attention to detail.
* Organize and ready materials needed for ongoing case progression, ensuring that all documents, evidence, and case files are in order.
* Help prepare files for submission to courts or other legal entities.
* Manage and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems, ensuring that case documents are well-organized, up-to-date, and accessible.
* This includes ensuring that documents are easily retrievable and correctly filed for legal compliance.
* Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, answering phone calls, and other general office tasks that facilitate the smooth operation of the team.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Litigation Assistant, you must have a combination of communication, organisational, analytical, and technical skills, paired with a flexible and proactive mindset. Attention to detail, the ability to manage your workload independently, and a willingness to learn will all contribute to your effectiveness in supporting case handlers and solicitors. With these skills, you’ll be an essential part of a fast-paced legal team.
Company Values:
We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.
* We support
* We succeed
What we offer in return:
We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays. Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme. Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café. Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.
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