Benefits
* Salary £26,000 per annum (OTE £32,000)
* Monday - Friday schedule (36.5 hours per week - no weekend or evening work)
* Early finish Fridays
* Dress Down Fridays
* 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Newly refurbished offices
* Free Mersey Gateway bridge pass
* Free parking
* Free tea and coffee facilities
* Free monthly lunch
* Employer contributed pension (applicable after qualifying period)
* Full training provided
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Rapidly expanding multi-functional operation
About The Role
As a Fee earner / Paralegal, you will manage civil litigation cases on behalf of our clients and progress a caseload of claims through the Court Process in line with business and client parameters. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your workload within an established team of dedicated legal professionals. This position is based at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire, and is a full-time, permanent role.
Work Location
In person, Runcorn Head Office
Key Responsibilities of the Fee earner / Paralegal
* Handle inbound correspondence on legal cases to ensure each one progresses
* Review and collate client and Court documentation
* Drafting and bundling witness statements
* Review the prospects for each case and reach a conclusion in the best interest of our clients
* Risk assess cases to identify potential issues, highlight to the relevant stakeholder
* Liaise with clients and Court for updates in relation to claim progression
* Identify relevant enforcement on Post Judgment cases
* Ability to always adhere to strict client confidentiality
The successful Fee earner / Paralegal will have
* Experience in legal case management
* A positive with a ‘team player’ attitude
* The ability to work autonomously
* The confidence making decisions in line with the client expectations and best interests
* The ability to work in a methodical and organised manner
* The ability to pro-actively manage your time and caseload
* A high attention to detail
* A willingness to learn and work to deadlines
* The ability to cope in a busy and fast paced working environment
Please note: The Fee earner / Paralegal position is not a hybrid role, and the position is located at our Head Office in Runcorn. By submitting your application, you are agreeing for DCB Legal to store your personal information on file for Recruitment purposes.
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