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Job Description
To manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.
Job Description
To manage your own case load of mixed files to a high quality, sharing knowledge with more junior members and supervising others where required.
Responsibilities
* Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
* Investigate the facts of a case.
* Conduct research where necessary on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles to ensure the accuracy of advice and the procedure.
* Prepare case plans and strategy notes for handling of the case.
* Drafting variety of legal documents.
* Correspond with solicitors, court and clients.
* Represent clients in court.
* Meet and interview clients when necessary.
* Advise clients on the law and legal issues.
* Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
* Attend meetings and negotiations.
* Prepare papers for court.
* Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to team managers/partners where appropriate.
* Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries as appropriate.
* Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing.
* Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
* Prepare and maintain correct MI.
Qualifications
* Prospects of growth within the business.
* Scope for client contact.
* Opportunity to grow into a supervisor.
* Scope to deliver training throughout business to help grow and develop new talent.
* Professional, confidential and discrete.
* Team player.
* Shows initiative.
* Adheres to the company value and culture.
* Commercial awareness.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Motivation and commitment.
* Strong administration and organisational skills.
* Good time management.
* Strong work ethic and capable of meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work in busy working environment.
* Legal practice course or equivalent.
* Degree or equivalent.
* 3 A Levels.
* Grade C or above for Maths and English GCSE
* 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Cilex
* Competency in word, Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
* Strong legal knowledge.
* Confidentially run their own case load.
* Supervise more junior members of the team.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
* Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently.
* Ability to conduct thorough research.
* Professional and confident telephone manner.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong problem solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong legal knowledge.
* Strong negotiations skills.
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Prospects of growth within the business.
* Scope for client contact.
* Opportunity to grow into a supervisor.
* Scope to deliver training throughout business to help grow and develop new talent.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Insurance
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