Paralegal - 11 Month FTC

Davies Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (probationary

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare online GP and wellbeing support

Death In Service

Pension Contribution 5%/3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts on Merlin Attractions

Discounts at local retailers

Job summary

Davies in Bolton is seeking a Paralegal on an 11-month fixed-term contract to support litigation teams with case management, drafting, and court documentation.

You will liaise with courts, counsel and third parties, manage diary deadlines, and assist with file administration. The role suits detail-oriented individuals with clear communication and IT skills, and offers exposure to busy civil litigation workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills and experience negotiating with 3rd parties.

Responsibilities

• Update case management with allocations, diary records, court dates and orders.
• Draft routine court documents such as AOS, notices and orders.
• Liaise with Courts, Counsel, Opponents and Experts to progress cases.
• Follow up on instructions and documents to meet deadlines.
• Process payments and chase receipts within deadlines.
• Diarise and update CRU; ensure compliance with SRA Standards.
• Undertake ad hoc duties to support File Handlers and team.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

MS Office proficiency

Case management systems

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Tools

Alpha-numerical filing

Claims/Case Management system

Job description

Paralegal - 11 Month FTC

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

The role of the Paralegal is to undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the litigation teams in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s. The variety of tasks required to undertake will vary depending on the Business Unit you provide Paralegal services for.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Undertaking additional ad hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team, as required and may include:
• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

Behaviours - displays a positive and professional attitude towards their work and colleagues in line with Keoghs Shared Behaviours

Communication – ability to adapt communication style to ensure a mutual understanding is achieved both with customers and colleagues

Planning & Organisation – ability to structure, manage and prioritise workload accordingly

Adaptability – ability to adapt to different situations and tasks, whilst maintaining quality and service

Quality of Service – to be able to demonstrate an understanding of all detailed aspects of the service and function, and how that contributes to the success of the division

Job Benefits

• 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
• 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