We're looking for a paralegal to join the asbestos litigation team.
The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a paralegal to join the asbestos litigation team in our Chester office. The role will involve assisting a Partner and other fee earners who act for the victims of asbestos disease. You will be involved in all aspects of legal cases from start to finish, including pre-litigated and litigated cases.
This role will be suitable for a law graduate / LPC graduate with good academics who is looking to develop their legal career, or alternatively an experienced paralegal with personal injury experience.
Responsibilities & Duties
1. Proactively support the Partner and other fee earners in the department
2. Draft witness statements, schedules of loss and other relevant legal documents
3. Liaise with counsel/experts
4. Liaise with clients, handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity
5. Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with agreed service levels and best practice
Knowledge & Experience
1. Experience of working in industrial disease or personal injury within a legal environment preferable but not a requirement
2. Academic qualifications in Law
3. An ability to build relationships with the client, family, witnesses, counsel and experts
4. A client-focused approach to service delivery and able to demonstrate a real commitment to and empathy with the client
5. Excellent communication skills and telephone manner and ability to build and maintain good working relationships, both internally and externally
6. Able to prioritise work effectively to maximise efficiency in working practices
7. Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to strict deadlines/timescales
8. Experience in using case management software and Microsoft office tools
9. Highly organised
What we can do for you
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, bonus scheme and benefits package.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.30pm – Monday to Friday (Full Time, Permanent)
Salary: Competitive
Applications to: Please apply for this role by sending your CV and covering letter to: kelliott@alderstonesolicitors.co.uk or use the application form below.
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