Paralegal – Case Management & Court Docs

Keoghs LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (plus buy/sow

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare online health support

Job summary

Keoghs LLP in Birmingham is seeking a diligent paralegal to support the Legacy Disease Team in delivering client KPI and SLA targets. You will manage file allocations, diary records and court documents, and liaise with Courts, Counsel and other parties to progress claims.

The role requires strong organisation, IT proficiency, and experience with MS Office and case management systems. Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with primary location at Ingenuity House, Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is desirable.
• Strong communication and negotiation with third parties to obtain information.
• Ability to follow a semi-prescribed programme of work and manage inquiries.
• Proficient with MS Office and case management systems.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Update Tracker with file allocations, diary records, court dates and orders.
• Draft routine court documents such as AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders and Witness Summons.
• Liaise with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts and Insureds to progress the case.
• Follow up on outstanding instructions and ensure responses are within timescales.
• Make payment requests and chase payments.
• Diarise and update CRU; ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct.

Skills

Good communication

Negotiating with third parties

Work under own initiative

Information gathering/recording

Prioritising workload

IT literate

MS Office proficiency

Case management system experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Case Management System

Job description

Keoghs LLP in Birmingham is seeking a diligent paralegal to support the Legacy Disease Team in delivering client KPI and SLA targets. You will manage file allocations, diary records and court documents, and liaise with Courts, Counsel and other parties to progress claims.

The role requires strong organisation, IT proficiency, and experience with MS Office and case management systems. Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with primary location at Ingenuity House, Birmingham.