Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Training & Support

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal for its Bolton, Greater Manchester offices. The role focuses on MOJ Portal matters, pre-litigation investigations and preparing files for potential litigation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of MOJ Portal experience, be proactive in managing caseloads, and be familiar with Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols. Training and support are highlighted as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Paralegal with at least 1 year experience handling MOJ Portal claims and claims exited from MOJ Portal.
• Experience with OIC Portal.
• Ability to run own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with MOJ Portal matters and uploading claims to the MOJ Portal.
• Drafting and filing Stage 2/Stage 3 documents; issuing infant approval proceedings.
• Obtaining documents and evidence for general and special damages.
• Drafting witness statements and recovering credit hire, storage and recovery charges.
• Manage pre-litigation tasks and prepare files for transfer to Litigation Department.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal with RTA or Credit Hire experience, to join their Bolton, Greater Manchester offices.

Key Tasks

• Dealing with MOJ Portal matters
• Uploading claims to the MOJ Portal.
• Using Med Co and instructing medical agencies
• Conducting AskCue PI searches.
• Valuing general damages.
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages.
• Drafting witness statements.
• Recovering credit hire, storage, and recovery charges.
• Uploading Stage 2 packs.
• Issuing Stage 3 proceedings and preparing Court documents.
• Issuing Infant Approval Proceedings.
• Identifying when matters should be removed from the MOJ Portal.

Pre-Litigation

• Dealing with issues as to why file has left the MOJ Portal.
• Conducting investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files.
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages.
• Preparing the files to be transferred to Litigation Department once Court Proceedings are necessary.
• Be vigilant for possible Fundamental Dishonesty and bring it to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.

Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

• A Paralegal with at least 1 years' experience of dealing with both claims on the MOJ Portal and claims that have left the MOJ Portal.
• OIC Portal experience
• Experience of running own case load with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in running case load and providing updates to clients.
• Familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Pre-Action Protocols.

Benefits and Salary

• Excellent Training & Support.
• Bonus Scheme.