Paralegal - EL/PL (Leeds)
Location: Leeds / Hybrid
Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing EL/PL Team. The role will be to assist a specific Litigation Executive or Solicitor in your team in all aspects of their cases and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse case load of Employers and Public Liability matters, under the guidance of a lead Litigation Executive or Solicitor.
About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings with Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are a diverse employer with hybrid work options and a commitment to Learning & Development, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and internal progression. Our offices are in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge.
We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, and opportunities for internal progression. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds.
More information about us can be found on our website: https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us
Main Responsibilities For The Role
* Assist Litigation Executive or Solicitor in the department on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
* Progress files in line with KPI targets
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
* Deal with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
* Draft statements of case, witness statements, application notices
* Prepare accurate and detailed file notes
* Research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
* Undertake and assist with telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
* Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
* Attend Court, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel (occasional overnight stay)
* Prepare trial bundles
* Assist with costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Good researching and drafting skills
* Sound knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
* Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to adapt to a diverse environment and quickly analyse complex information to make reasoned decisions
* IT competency
* Excellent time management
* Preferably previous experience in a personal injury department
* Flexible in working hours and able to travel
* Excellent communication and client care skills
Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience
* A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routes
* Some previous legal work experience
* Driving licence
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
In Return Fletchers Can Offer
* Competitive salary
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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