NDA Motor Volume Paralegal (Part-Time 21 hours)

Davies; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a part-time Paralegal to support their Volume Motor Litigation Unit in Bolton. This role will help manage various claims and provide essential support to litigation teams. Ideal for a pre-litigation file handler or law graduate, it offers training and clear career pathways within the organization. Responsibilities include supporting claim processes, administration of files, and undertaking initial investigations. The firm provides a range of benefits including health plans and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year

5% Employee / 3% Employer Pension

Employee Volunteering Programme

Qualifications

• An established interest in law from education or experience.
• Good team worker with flexibility to meet client service levels.
• Strong detail-oriented skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial steps in recovery of client’s outlay.
• Conduct minor investigations on liability and quantum.
• Undertake administration duties on files including drafting and billing queries.

Skills

Interest in law

Ability to plan and prioritise workloads

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

This role is positioned within our Volume Motor Litigation Unit which deals with motor litigation across MOJ, OICP, Small Claims and Fast Track claims to the value of £100k. The unit is made up of distinct file handler teams managing the different work types previously mentioned.

The unit offers clear progression pathways, both technically and operationally allowing candidates to continue their career journey within the business.

The role of the paralegal is within our support hub which provides support to the litigation teams across a variety of tasks on their files. The role provides a basic insight into the litigation process and file handling process across several different work types.

The role would suit a pre-litigation file handler looking to take their first steps in to litigation or a law graduate looking for an opportunity to start their legal career.

All claims would be handled on behalf of key insurer clients as Defendant.

Full induction training will be provided along with continued on the job training and supervision.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete initial steps in recovery of our Client’s outlay and collate the outcome.
• Undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum so as to provide File Handlers with basic information to be able to progress the claims.

Undertake administration duties on files, such tasks may include completion of MI; drafting write off forms, requesting final bills and dealing with billing queries; and file closure / transfer activities.

Working Hours

Part-Time - 21 hours per week

Primary location for this role is our Bolton office

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Established interest in law either through further education or experience within a process driven legal environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met.
• Good understanding IT packages.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24 / 7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets
• after successfully completing probation

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.

We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.

Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.