Motor Personal Injury Paralegal - FTC

William James Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Paralegal to join their expanding motor team in Leeds. The role involves managing litigated motor files, negotiating settlements, and preparing cases for trial. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills, with a competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday a year

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience of running a litigated case load.
• Sound knowledge of the highway code and basic road traffic act principles.
• Basic knowledge of the Court Practice Rules.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with quantum and liability whilst negotiating settlements.
• Considering engineering and medical evidence, drafting Court documents.
• Running cases to trial and instructing Counsel.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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William James Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s motor team, they are seeking seeking to appoint a Paralegal to work alongside its existing Team dealing with their own caseload of litigated motor files. You will be responsible for dealing with quantum and liability whilst employing effective telephone negotiation techniques to acquire the suitable settlement.

You will be considering engineering and medical evidence, GP records, taking witness statements, drafting Court documents, running cases to trial to include instructing Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have experience of running a litigated case load - whether small claims or fast track.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract initially.

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary - up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday a year
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension

The Candidate

• Sound knowledge of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles
• Basic knowledge of the Court Practice Rules
• Excellent communication skills are essential alongside strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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