Paralegal

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known legal services provider is seeking a Paralegal to support their non-delegated Litigation team in Bolton. The successful candidate will undertake various tasks including updating the case management system, drafting court documents, and liaising with essential parties to ensure efficient progress of cases. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software. The role offers a permanent position with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – online GP and mental health support

Death In Service

Pension Contribution

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

Discounts at local retail outlets

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of following a semi-prescribed programme of work.
• Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.

Responsibilities

• Update case management system with all relevant activities.
• Draft routine court documents and liaise with relevant parties.
• Follow up on outstanding instructions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiating with third parties

Ability to work under own initiative

IT Literate

Proficient in MS Office

Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system

Proficient in alpha-numerical filing

Education

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Paralegal

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

To undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the non-delegated Litigation team in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s.

Key Accountabilities

• Update case management system with file allocations, diary records, court dates, directions, applications and orders as well as general activity, ensuring accurate recording of activity to allow progress tracking.
• Drafting of routine court documents. Examples may include AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders, Witness Summons and precedent based applications.
• Liaising with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts, Witnesses, Insureds and brokers to progress the case. Examples of tasks include requesting and providing updates; requests for extensions to comply with directions; dealing with GP, hospital, OH and Personnel mandates; booking Counsel for hearings and conferences; and appointments with experts.
• Follow up on outstanding instructions, documents and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales.
• Make payment requests using the appropriate payment request process for the client and chase to ensure payments are received and dispatched within required deadlines.
• Diarising and updating CRU.
• Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team as required, including: 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

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location for this role is Bolton.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.

• Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information.
• Demonstrable experience of following a semi‑prescribed programme of work.
• Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.
• Gathering and recording information.
• Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload.
• IT Literate.
• Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system.
• Proficient in the use of alpha‑numerical filing systems.
• GCSE grade A‑C in Maths and English or equivalent.

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 year’s 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