Solicitor/ Experienced Paralegal

W3Global; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Casual dress

Employee mentoring programme

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

The Multi-Service Law Firm of Choice! in Bradford is seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor or experienced Paralegal for our Industrial Disease Department.

You will manage your own caseload, primarily Noise Induced Hearing Loss, from inception to settlement or trial, reporting to the Head of Industrial Disease. Key duties include meeting new clients, risk assessment, drafting letters, instructing medical experts, negotiating settlements, and preparing for trial.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in an Industrial Disease department
• LPC or equivalent qualification required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of CPR and Pre-action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, with high standards and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Attend new clients and explain CFA, funding options, etc.
• Obtain initial instructions and conduct risk assessment
• Complete questionnaires and review medical records
• Instruct suitable medical experts and advise clients on quantum
• Negotiate settlements and draft witness statements and court documents
• Prepare for trial and issue court proceedings

Skills

Written & oral communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Knowledge of CPR & Pre-action Protocol

Education

LPC or equivalent qualification

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

About us

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Job Description

About us

We are The Multi-Service Law Firm of Choice! We are professional, fast-paced and customer-centric. In the last 10 years, we have become one of the UK's fastest growing compensation claims law firms, thanks to our diverse service provision of numerous legal services which extends far beyond the realm of personal injury claims.
Our goal is to achieve your compensation claims as effectively and quickly as possible, without burning a hole in your wallet! We work efficiently within tight time constraints, keeping you up-to-date along every step of the way. Working on a "no win, no fee" basis, choosing us means that you literally have nothing to lose!.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor/ Experienced Paralegal to join our Industrial Disease Department within our well established Firm located in Bradford, with easy access to the motorway links and onsite parking.

Your responsibilities will be reporting to the Head of Industrial Disease. You will be allocated your own caseload, predominately Noise Induced Hearing Loss case, running the cases from inception to completion/settlement or Trial. The job role will include (but not limited to);

• Attending new clients and explanation of CFA, funding options etc
• Obtaining initial instructions and risk assessment
• Completing questionnaires
• Reviewing medical records and reports
• Companies house search, ELTO and drafting Protocol letters
• Instructing suitable medical experts
• Advising clients on quantum
• Negotiating settlements
• Drafting witness statement, court documents
• Issuing court proceedings
• Preparing for Trial

Personal Specification

In order to provide the best possible service to our clients we are looking for;

• Solicitor or highly experienced Paralegal
• Someone who has excellent written and oral skills
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Case Management Systems
• You must be self motivated and also at the same time be able to work as a team
• To ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards in accordance with the Office Manual and the SRA Code of Conduct
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the CPR and Pre-action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims

Job Specification

• Full time position (9.15am to 5.15pm)
• Office based in Bradford, West Yorkshire
• Salary Negotiable depending on experience
• Have at least 2 years experience of working in an Industrial Disease department
• Preferably completed the LPC or equivalent qualification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s)

• Do you have LPC or equivalent qualification?

Experience

• working in an Industrial Disease department: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience

• working in an Industrial Disease department: 2 years (required)