Senior Paralegal - Bristol, United Kingdom - Lyons Davidson Solicitors

Description

We are currently recruiting for a case handler who will predominantly assist senior case handlers who deal with catastrophic injury cases which could include brain injuries, spinal injuries or serious orthopaedic injuries.

Job Role
Assisting senior case handlers on catastrophic injury cases which will include the following duties:

• Taking full responsibility for tasks delegated to you by senior case handlers to ensure the progression of their files such as liability investigations, gathering of medical evidence, liaising with the courts and counsel, arranging conferences and organising payments for treatment and case management amongst other tasks as necessary.
• Complying fully with agreed service standards;
• Communicating effectively with the senior case handers, their clients, opponents and our insurer clients;
• Attending and participating in weekly meetings;
• Attendance at networking events and business development;
• Dealing with administration and any other duties as required.

Experience
The successful candidate needs to have previous experience of running their own caseload of injury cases and a proven ability to deal with all aspects of litigation, from the issue of proceedings through to trial. You must be computer literate and able to undertake your own typing.

Key skills/competencies
The successful applicant will display excellent communication and organisation skills with an ability to always work in line with deadlines. You should have a common-sense approach to work, showing enthusiasm and initiative as a team player, with an ability to manage expectations from both internal and external clients. You must be computer literate and able to undertake your own typing and be able to produce bundles.

Hours
35 hours per week Monday - Friday. Specific hours to be discussed at interview.

Hybrid Working
This role would be based in our Bristol office, with a combination of home and office working. You would therefore need the infrastructure in place to work from home and will be provided with a company laptop.