Overview
Paralegal (Serious Injury - Southport) (Bronze). Location: Southport/Hybrid. Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team. To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £100,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi-track cases ranging from RTA to EL, PL & OL matters.
Main Responsibilities
* Progress files in line with KPI targets
* Assist a Lead Lawyer on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
* Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
* Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
* Drafting statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
* Preparing accurate and detailed file notes
* Helping to maintain case plans and case summaries and taking a proactive approach
* To research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
* Undertaking and assisting where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
* Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
* Attendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel
* Preparation of trial bundles
* Helping with/preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists
* Ensuring that an excellent level of client care is maintained
Essential Skills And Experience
* Good researching and drafting skills
* Sound base 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 the needs of a diverse environment and able to quickly analyse complex information in order to make reasoned decisions
* IT competent
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
* Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Willingness to work with other teams across the business
* Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
* Buddying new members of the team to help with development
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
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Driving licence
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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