Our award-winning North Leeds Law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join the Personal Injury team. Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is passionate about providing our clients with the best possible legal advice and representation.
We have a strong track record of success in personal injury cases, and we are committed to helping our clients to get the compensation they deserve.
Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list)
* Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims
* Handling an existing case load of Employers Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims including litigated files from issuing to trial
* Drafting letters of claim/claims notification forms
* Resolving liability
* Requesting medical records
* Arranging medical examinations and reviewing incoming reports
* Liaising with third party insurers/solicitors
* Negotiating settlements
* Dealing with litigated files, both Part 7 and Part 8
* Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the EL Department
Key Knowledge
* A competent understanding of personal injury litigation
* One year of Paralegal and EL/PL experience is essential
Experience
* Paralegal with at least one year of Personal Injury experience, including EL/PL
* Experience in running portal claims from start to finish
* Experience in running litigated files and dealing with applications
* Experience of using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim)
* Excellent client care
* Excellent communication and literacy skills
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