Paralegal (Fixed-Term) - Injury Dispute Resolution

Geldards LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional law firm in Cardiff is seeking a paralegal to join their Injury Dispute Resolution team on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months. The role involves assisting with clinical negligence and personal injury claims, client onboarding, and general administration. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, communication skills, and attention to detail. The firm offers competitive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 hour working week

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Pensions Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Opportunities for development and training

Qualifications

• Experience of clinical negligence and/or personal injury claims is desirable.
• A law degree or other relevant qualification which may include working in a legal role.
• Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with clients across all department levels.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior lawyers with clinical negligence and personal injury claims.
• Applying for ATE insurance.
• Arranging conferences with counsel.
• Completing Court forms.
• Client onboarding and general administration.

Skills

Experience in clinical negligence and personal injury claims

Ability to communicate confidently

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are recruiting for a paralegal to join our Injury Dispute Resolution team within our Cardiff office on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced solicitors, providing legal advice and guidance to commercial and private clients in an effective and cost-efficient manner. The role is to start within the team as soon as possible.

Department: Injury Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Cardiff
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: Ed Meggitt

Duties

• Assisting senior lawyers with clinical negligence and personal injury claims in the High Court and County Court
• Applying for ATE insurance
• Arranging conferences with counsel
• Taking notes of client meetings and case conferences
• Completing Court forms
• Approaching expert witnesses and drafting letters of instruction
• Collating and reviewing medical records
• Client onboarding and general administration
• Demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
• Complying with the Firm’s internal processes on time recording, billing, credit control and compliance
• Dealing courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to instructions or queries

What you will need

• Experience of clinical negligence and/or personal injury claims is desirable
• A law degree or other relevant qualification which may include working in a legal role
• Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with clients across all department levels
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative
• The ability to project a professional image at all times

In Return

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for fixed-term appointment, increasing to a maximum of 30 days with service)
• A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
• Salary Sacrifice Options (Cycle to Work, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Staff Legal Services Discounts
• On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
• Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office
• Opportunities for development and training to help you achieve your goals

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We are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to employment. We recognise that reasonable adjustments can help candidates living with disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity compete on equal terms. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if any adjustments are required to the recruitment process.

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, Geldards is a strong and successful full-service national law firm. Our offices are in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, with a team of over 320 professionals supporting clients across the UK, Europe and internationally. We focus on delivering quality legal advice, developing long-term relationships and continuously improving service through innovative technology and environmental targets.

We offer high-quality, practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including local authorities, public bodies, charities, government agencies, private individuals and families.

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