Paralegal - Serious Injury (Bronze)

Fletchers Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletchers Group invites applications for a Paralegal position within their Serious Injury Law Team. The role focuses on assisting a Lead Lawyer in managing a caseload of personal injury cases, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and attractive benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible working, and a positive work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy for expenses

Enhanced company sick pay

Flexible working environment

Company social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Good researching and drafting skills.
• Sound knowledge of serious injury law and court procedures.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Lawyer with progression of multi-track injury cases.
• Draft legal documents including statements and application notices.
• Liaise with clients and other parties involved in cases.

Skills

Researching

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Manchester/ Liverpool/ Bolton/ Leeds/ Southport/ Hybrid

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Serious Injury Law Team.

Purpose Of Role

To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £100,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi-track cases ranging from RTA to EL,PL & OL matters.

In Return Fletchers Can Offer

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some Dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards

About Fletchers Solicitors

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Main Responsibilities For The Role

• Progress files in line with KPI targets
• Assist a Lead Lawyer on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directed
• Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directed
• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
• Preparing accurate and detailed file notes
• Helping to maintain case plans and case summaries and taking a proactive approach
• To research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
• Undertaking and assisting where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
• Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
• Attendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel.
• Preparation of trial bundles
• Helping with/preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists
• Ensuring that an excellent level of client care is maintained

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Good researching and drafting skills
• Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
• Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and able to quickly analyse complex information in order to make reasoned decisions.
• IT competent
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
• Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Previous legal work experience in the PI field
• Willingness to work with other teams across the business
• Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
• Buddying new members of the team to help with development

Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routes
• Previous legal work experience in the PI field
• Driving licence

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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