Industrial Disease Paralegal (GBL)

Kenlinks Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm seeks an Industrial Disease Paralegal to join their Blackburn team. The role involves managing client matters with a focus on compliance and client care. Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of legal concepts and strong communication skills. An attractive salary between £21,000 and £24,000 is offered. This position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to enhance their legal careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal concepts from education or work experience.
• Experience with financial management in client cases.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters according to National Practice Standards.
• Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s).
• Ensure financial aspects of matters are managed effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of basic legal concepts

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Undergraduate law degree or equivalent

Completion of Paralegal Apprenticeship

Tools

Mattersphere

Aderant

Job description

About the job Industrial Disease Paralegal (GBL)

Job Title:

Industrial Disease Paralegal (GBL)

Job Description:

We are a leading consumer law firm, and our

mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services.

We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people

that support customers in every step of their case.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our

first class, specialist Disease department, in Blackburn. This is an

exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they

do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their

clients.

The Paralegal will support fee earner(s) in their handling of

client matters, ensuring a pro‑active and high level of client care and

compliance with the National Practice Standards.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a

stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to include:

File Management

• Under supervision manage client matters according to NPS and ensure a high level of client care.
• Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters.

Finance

• Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed to enable achievement of personal fee budget and support fee earners in the achievement of theirs.

About You:

• Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learned from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.
• Commercially aware and highly motivated.
• Proactive;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

We are offering a salary of £21,000 - £24,000 Dependant Upon Experience