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Overall Purpose
A paralegal within the Asbestos team is expected to provide a reliable and efficient support service for the fee earners on the asbestos team in Liverpool and assist with general administration of caseloads.
Overall Purpose
A paralegal within the Asbestos team is expected to provide a reliable and efficient support service for the fee earners on the asbestos team in Liverpool and assist with general administration of caseloads.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with drafting documents, client liaison, research work, general correspondence and administrative support.
Sort and review medical and financial records, liaise with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
In the absence of supervising fee-earners, ensure that urgent matters are referred to appropriate personnel.
File/case Management
Attend court on applications, trials etc. when requested to do so.
Thorough and accurate note taking at meetings and preparation of file notes.
Preparing court and other documents for the approval of the fee earner(s).
Organising and preparing court and other bundles.
Ensure filing is kept up-to-date and copies of correspondence/ documents are kept in the file, open new files/close old files as required.
Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy.
Client Relations
Communicate effectively; be approachable and professional in dealings with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure cheques are requisitioned/paid in as instructed.
Ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with office procedures.
Training
To try and keep up-to-date by attending in-house seminars, through research, reading and attending courses if appropriate
To ensure that adequate training is received to be able to gain maximum benefit from the firm's investment in Information Technology.
Person Specification
Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice for all.
Demonstrable paralegal experience in drafting legal documents; preparing client care documents.
Demonstrable experience in sorting and producing a review of medical and financial records, liaising with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
Good academic background with Legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.).
Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
Proven ability in meeting / interviewing clients, taking witness statements, dealing sensitively and managing difficult situations and conversations.
Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
Proven ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
Proven ability to be self-sufficient in relation to administration, typing and IT requirements.
Desirable
Relevant paralegal experience in claimant Asbestos / Industrial Disease while not essential, will be advantageous.
Demonstrable paralegal experience in preparing CFA documents; statements and benefits applications; requesting National Insurance histories.
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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