Paralegal

Lyons Davidson Solicitors; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Leeds is looking for a Trainee Paralegal to join their Motor Recoveries Team. You will engage with clients, manage claims, and provide legal advice in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a genuine interest in law, and is able to work effectively as part of a team. The role offers a hybrid working model, with three days at home and two in the office.

Benefits

People Focused Recognition & Referral Schemes

Development & Routes to Qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused service environment is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine interest in law is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with claimants and other parties to gather information about their claims.
• Preparing for litigation by advising claimants and the insurer.
• Dealing with incoming post and managing cases through to settlement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good telephone manner

Ability to prioritise and organise work

Teamwork

Computer literate (Microsoft Office, particularly Word)

Effective numeracy skills

Effective literacy skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This vacancy may close early due to sufficient applications.

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Paralegal to join our Motor Recoveries Team in our Leeds city centre office on a permanent basis.

The Trainee Paralegal role is within a very fast paced environment acting for large insurer clients.

You will be liaising with claimants and other parties to gather information about their claim in order to prepare for litigation; advising them and the insurer; dealing with and responding to incoming post; drafting and issuing Court proceedings if necessary; and managing cases through to settlement or conclusion.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Dealing with phone calls to and from clients and third parties to obtain information and assess prospects;
• Giving legal advice on prospects of success;
• Typing and sending letters to clients; other side insurers and solicitors.
• Pursuing claims through pre-litigation and post-litigation stages making full use of our case management system;
• Complying fully with agreed service standards;
• Dealing with administrative procedures as required.

Skills / Competencies required

• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner;
• The ability to prioritise and organise your work;
• Working as a member of a team;
• Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Word);
• Effective numeracy & literacy skills;

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer focused service environment is desirable but not essential;
• A genuine interest in law;

Please clearly state within your covering letter why you would like to work for Lyons Davidson and explain your interest in the legal field. Please submit your CVand supporting statement as one document.

Education

Minimum 5 at grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent. Please clearly state your qualifications and grades achieved.

Core Working Hours

The successful candidate will work 7 hours a day 35 hours a week between the core working hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday

You will work from home three days a week - you would therefore need the infrastructure in place to do so Lyons Davidson will provide you with a company other two days per week would be based in our Leeds city centre office. Please note that our hybrid-policy is subject to change and therefore candidates should be prepared to attend the office full time if required in the future.

The Company

Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses andindividuals.

We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.

The Benefits

Below is just a taste of what you can expect working for us.

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Diversity & Sustainability

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team at .

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type & Salary

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 20001 - 25000