Paralegal – Personal Injury Department

Russell & Russell Solicitors; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Middleton is seeking a Paralegal for their Personal Injury Department. The role involves data input, client assistance, and legal administration. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and GCSE qualifications in English and Maths. The firm offers ongoing training, a competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Attendance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license and a car for business use essential.
• Previous Personal Injury experience preferred.
• Excellent keyboard and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inputting data on the RTA Portal.
• Assisting a Fee Earner.
• Meeting and greeting clients.
• Answering incoming calls and emails/enquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication and telephone skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE level at Grade C and above in English and Maths

Tools

Case Management System experience

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Personal Injury Department

Location: Middleton Office

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

A full clean driving license is essential together with a car for business use. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.

Responsibilities

• Inputting data on the RTA Portal
• Assisting a Fee Earner
• Meeting and greeting clients
• Answering incoming calls and emails/enquiries and, if necessary, directing them to the relevant individual
• Booking appointments
• Clerical duties involving; sorting post, faxing, filing and scanning
• Legal administration support such as; opening files, typing and other legal and office administration support as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Previous Personal Injury experience is preferred but not essential
• Case Management System experience is preferred but not essential
• Excellent keyboard and IT skills
• Organisational skills with ability to prioritise
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Firm Details

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Workplace nursery scheme
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Life Insurance
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & Events
• Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars

Application

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