Paralegal, Personal Injury

Leigh Day; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading claimant law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Paralegal for their Asbestos team. The role involves supporting legal staff by managing caseloads, drafting documents, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal qualifications and a passion for justice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable paralegal experience in drafting legal documents.
• Good academic background with legal qualifications.
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting documents, client liaison, and research work.
• Attend court on applications and prepare court documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case Management Systems

Outlook

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Overall Purpose

A paralegal within the Asbestos team is expected to provide a reliable and efficient support service for the fee earners on the asbestos team in Liverpool and assist with general administration of caseloads.

Overall Purpose

A paralegal within the Asbestos team is expected to provide a reliable and efficient support service for the fee earners on the asbestos team in Liverpool and assist with general administration of caseloads.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting documents, client liaison, research work, general correspondence and administrative support.
• Sort and review medical and financial records, liaise with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
• In the absence of supervising fee-earners, ensure that urgent matters are referred to appropriate personnel.
  
  

File/case Management

• Attend court on applications, trials etc. when requested to do so.
• Thorough and accurate note taking at meetings and preparation of file notes.
• Preparing court and other documents for the approval of the fee earner(s).
• Organising and preparing court and other bundles.
• Ensure filing is kept up-to-date and copies of correspondence/ documents are kept in the file, open new files/close old files as required.
• Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy.
  
  

Client Relations

• Communicate effectively; be approachable and professional in dealings with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure cheques are requisitioned/paid in as instructed.
• Ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with office procedures.
  
  

Training

• To try and keep up-to-date by attending in-house seminars, through research, reading and attending courses if appropriate
• To ensure that adequate training is received to be able to gain maximum benefit from the firm's investment in Information Technology.
  
  

Person Specification

• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice for all.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience in drafting legal documents; preparing client care documents.
• Demonstrable experience in sorting and producing a review of medical and financial records, liaising with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
• Good academic background with Legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.).
• Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
• Proven ability in meeting / interviewing clients, taking witness statements, dealing sensitively and managing difficult situations and conversations.
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
• Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Proven ability to be self-sufficient in relation to administration, typing and IT requirements.
  
  

Desirable

• Relevant paralegal experience in claimant Asbestos / Industrial Disease while not essential, will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience in preparing CFA documents; statements and benefits applications; requesting National Insurance histories.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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