Personal Injury Paralegal - Ipswich
We are looking for a Paralegal to join us to handle a varied and interesting complex mix of fixed costs Road Traffic Accident (RTA) cases.
Whilst not an exhaustive list, your responsibilities may include:
* Dealing with day-to-day correspondence and telephone calls
* Meeting witnesses and preparing witness statements
* Reviewing evidence
* Preparing Schedules of Loss and other pleadings including court directions
* Liaising with experts and instructing legal Counsel
* Taking instructions and advising clients on their cases
* Letter writing / drafting documents
* Considering evidence from different sources
* Assisting in the making of judgments / decisions relating to liability, causation and quantum
* Dealing with litigated files from the issue of proceedings up to and including trial
* Dealing with all quantum aspects of a PI Caseload
Ideally we would like you to have/be:
* a law degree
* experience of Part 7 RTA litigation
* experience of handling causation and LVI disputes
* self-motivated and proactive
* strong organisation and time management skills
* strict adherence to deadlines
* a meticulous and methodical approach to your work
* excellent business English, required for letter writing and document drafting
* excellent communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
* the ability to empathise and deal professionally with bereaved/injured clients
* understand the need for regular billing