RTA Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 firm seeks skilled Paralegals for their RTA team in Leeds. The role involves managing pre-litigated RTA cases, conducting investigations, and negotiating settlements. With excellent benefits and a competitive salary, this position offers great opportunities for career development within a dynamic team.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Private medical insurance and Health Cash Plan

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Clear career progression paths

Easily accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Paralegal with experience in managing caseloads of MOJ/OIC claims.
• Background in handling Credit Hire cases.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, offering guidance on liability and quantum.
• Conduct initial investigations and gather witness statements.
• Review medical records, assess quantum, and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Strong communication

Negotiation abilities

Job description

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 firm recognised for providing specialised, high-quality legal services to both businesses and individuals. Following recent growth and expansion, the firm is looking for skilled Paralegals to join its RTA team, where you will manage your own caseload, offering guidance on liability and quantum.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience, particularly in handling pre-litigated RTA cases. Your responsibilities will include a range of tasks such as conducting initial investigations, gathering witness statements, reviewing medical records, assessing quantum, and negotiating settlements. This is a great opportunity to further develop your expertise within a dynamic team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Paralegal with experience in managing caseloads of MOJ/OIC claims
• Background in handling Credit Hire cases
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while managing a varied caseload
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Professional and effective communicator with colleagues and clients

Benefits and How to Apply:

• Competitive basic salary, up to £26,000 based on experience
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Private medical insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression paths
• Easily accessible by public transport

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant