Casualty Paralegal – Local Government & PI Claims

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weightmans is recruiting a Paralegal to join our Local Government Team based in Leeds. You will assist fee earners with case management, legal research, and drafting witness statements, while preparing for court hearings and attending client meetings.

You will support Counsel and experts and respond to client enquiries, ensuring deadlines and KPIs are met. You should have prior Paralegal experience, with EL/PL casualty claims, and a flexible approach to tasks.

Formación

• Experience assisting with EL/PL casualty claims.
• Experience handling own casualty caseload.
• Flexible and adaptable to varied tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist fee earners with case management and legal research.
• Draft witness statements and client reports to clients and for court hearings.
• Prepare for court hearings and attend client meetings to support fee earners.
• Assist with instruction of Counsel and experts.
• Respond promptly to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.

Conocimientos

Casualty claims

Paralegal experience

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Weightmans is recruiting a Paralegal to join our Local Government Team based in Leeds. You will assist fee earners with case management, legal research, and drafting witness statements, while preparing for court hearings and attending client meetings.

You will support Counsel and experts and respond to client enquiries, ensuring deadlines and KPIs are met. You should have prior Paralegal experience, with EL/PL casualty claims, and a flexible approach to tasks.