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Paralegal - Serious Injury (Bronze - Leeds)

Fletchers Group

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Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Paralegal for their Serious Injury Team in Leeds. This role involves assisting with multi-track cases and ensuring timely progression while maximizing damages and costs. The ideal candidate will have strong research and drafting skills, along with a solid understanding of serious injury law. Flexible working arrangements are available, alongside excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy for medical expenses

Flexible working environment

Funded company social events

Qualifications

Sound base knowledge of law surrounding serious injury and court procedure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferably previous experience in a personal injury department.

Responsibilities

Assist a Lead Lawyer on their cases.
Draft statements of case, witness statements, application notices.
Liaise with clients, experts, and other parties.

Skills

Researching

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

File management

Time management

Education

Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law

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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.

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.

More information about us can be found on our website.

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.

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

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

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Full-time

Job function

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