Motor Fast Track /Small Claims Paralegal

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting a Paralegal to manage a caseload of motor claims for the fast track and small claims team in Liverpool. The role involves reviewing liability and pursuing strategic steps to resolution, instructing investigators and counsel, and ensuring compliance with data protection and client requirements.

Ideal candidates will have experience with motor/litigated claims, knowledge of CPR, and the ability to meet deadlines while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with motor claims including fast track and small claims.
• Knowledge of CPR procedures and rules.
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Initially review liability, quantum and Claimant Solicitor conduct before devising a strategy for continued handling
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

Skills

Litigated motor claims

CPR knowledge

Deadline driven

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

About your new role

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.

What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans' Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

We are currently recruiting for aParalegal to manage a caseload of motorcases for the fast track and small claims team in Liverpool.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Initially review liability, quantum and Claimant Solicitor conduct before devising a strategy for continued handling;
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers;
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Paralegal you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

Ideally, you will have some experience of dealing with motor/litigated claims and a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable for you to have:

• Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files, within the small claims and fast track, preferably as a Defendant
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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