Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Personal Injury Department Location: Newport Street Office Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch) Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience. We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to work in our Personal Injury Department at our Newport Street Office. A full clean driving license is essential together with a car for business use. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided. Job role Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties: • Inputting data on the RTA Portal • Assisting a Fee Earner • Meeting and greeting clients. • Answering incoming calls and emails/enquiries and, if necessary, directing them to the relevant individual • Booking appointments • Clerical duties involving; sorting post, faxing, filing and scanning • Legal administration support such as; opening files, typing and other legal and office administration support as required Skills Required • Excellent communication and telephone skills • Previous Personal Injury experience is preferred but not essential • Case Management System experience is preferred but not essential • Excellent keyboard and IT skills • Organisational skills with ability to prioritise • Attention to detail • Ability to work as part of a team GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths. Firm Details The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales. The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk What we offer • Competitive salary • Pension scheme • Attendance bonus • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years • Birthday holiday • Life insurance x2 annual salary • Northern Rail discount scheme • Cycle2Work scheme • Discounted Gym membership • Quarterly fruit baskets • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate) • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills) • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500) • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) • Annual Christmas Party & Events • Charity fundraisers Training & Development • Training and development opportunities • Internal workshops • Compliance webinars Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.