Paralegal

Keoghs; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support experienced solicitors and gain vital legal experience. You will be involved in various tasks including legal research and trial preparation, while working towards financial targets. This opportunity is ideal for law graduates looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Employee Resource Groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary.
• Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with progression of legal matters, including research and preparation.
• Communicate and build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Compile analysis of quantum evidence to assist lead file handler.

Skills

Excellent listening

Verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize work

Excellent research skills

High level of analytical skills

Excellent IT skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Paralegal

Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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• To work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research.
• This role will suit not only experienced paralegals but also graduates seeking to gain vital legal experience with the aim of progressing their legal career including attending ILPS.
• To achieve a financial target of 5 chargeable hours per day
  
  

Description

• To work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research.
• This role will suit not only experienced paralegals but also graduates seeking to gain vital legal experience with the aim of progressing their legal career including attending ILPS.
• To achieve a financial target of 5 chargeable hours per day
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads in order to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs.
• Communicate, build and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written
• Progressing discovery matters by drafting the appropriate pleadings and thoroughly reviewing all discoverable material;
• Carrying out legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims;
• Assisting with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses;
• Assisting with trial preparation with compiling trial bundles and helping both clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial;
• Compiling an in-depth analysis of quantum evidence which includes preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across various sources of evidence to include Hospital and GP notes but also medico-legal reports to assist the lead file handler with reserves calculations;
• Instructing Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction;
• Daily task list management including prioritisation and managing deadlines;
• Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements;
• Work well within the team, act as a role model for Keoghs Values.
• To fully utilise the Case Management system for efficient supervision and progression of files, ensuring that all cases are properly managed and tracked, to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients.
• To adhere to Keoghs' financial hygiene practices through the financial Case Management system, ensuring that all financial aspects relating to cases are handled accurately.
  
  

Working Hours 35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• Law Degree
• No previous experience is necessary
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communicationn
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
• Excellent research skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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