El/pl Paralegal Job - Manchester, United Kingdom - Gibson Hollyhomes

Gibson Hollyhomes

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 day ago

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Description

EL/PL Paralegal Job

Manchester - Hybrid Working pattern

Strong performing Team and Growing firm

JOB TITLE:
Paralegal

Our client is a top 100 law firm performing incredibly well. They are very keen to grow their reputation as one of Britain's premier legal brands and best companies to work with in the UK.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an
EL/PL Paralegal to join the Manchester office on a full time and permanent basis.

This Paralegal opportunity is the perfect job for somebody building a career.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Solicitor in this job, you will be handling a caseload of Claimant Employers Liability claims, Public Liability claims and unusual Road traffic Accidents such as Pedestrian or Cyclist claims as well as transferred fast track RTA filesthat are ready to litigate.

Paralegals within EL and PL are in high demand and this is a career, not just a job.

What you'll be doing

Managing a client's claim by continually using the firm's technical process and accurately documenting each activity that has taken place and ensuring time is recorded accurately.

Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of the incident and the value of the client's claim, carrying out legal research as required.

Collating and reviewing the evidence to assess prospects of the claim succeeding its merits. Assessingthe likely value of the claim for personal injury and recoverability of financial losses.

Ensuring clients are provided the accurate legal advice.

Where appropriate, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly, and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times.

Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client ensuring that instructions are followed or taken at the vital points.

Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all key stages.

Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings, following court directions, drafting statements and preparing the file for a final court hearing.

Managing cases efficiently and effectively.

Making sure that client work is progressed efficiently to meet departmental targets and Service Level Agreements and the client is kept proactively informed where appropriate.

Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts, complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensuring they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team.

Ensuring good working relationships with team-mates, team leader, management and administrative staff as well as maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers, external organisations and the work-source.

Experience Desired

Experienced Claims handler, Legal Executive or Solicitor.
Previous experience of EL / PL claims handling preferable, either within an insurance company or law firm environment.
Knowledge of Pre Action Protocols, CPR, Practice directions and relevant statute and case law as well as relevant regulations relating to accidents at work.
Experience of using a Case Management System and using the MOJ Portal
Knowledge of JC Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases and understanding and ability to research different resources
Ability to communicate efficiently with clients by telephone and written communication
Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and manage time effectively
Understanding issues and finding solutions with the ability to think out of the box
Ability to work as a member of a team and collaborating for success
Professional manner, enthusiastic and trustworthy

**Senior Paralegal - Fee Earner | Manchester | £28,000 - £35,000