Personal Injury Paralegal - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - William James Recruitment

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    Job Description

    Due to the development and continued growth of the firm's Complex Personal Injury department, it is now seeking to appoint a Paralegal to assist on catastrophic cases involving brain injury, spinal injury and amputation claims as well as on large loss cases valuing £Multimillion.

    The ideal candidate will be have experience of the litigation process and have worked on Multi-track files as a minimum.

    You will work as part of a team, supporting the Solicitors from receipt of papers investigating liability & quantum, drafting Court documents, reviewing complex disclosure to include medical & employment records, CCTV, Surveillance, consider offers and future losses and making appropriate settlements.

    There will be ongoing training and development with excellent progression opportunities

    The Benefits

    • Competitive basic salary - up to £28,000 depending on experience
    • 25 days holiday a year
    • Generous bonus scheme
    • Hybrid working
    • Private medical insurance
    • Health Cash Plan
    • Company Pension

    The Candidate

    • Paralegal with experience of the litigation process and multi-track personal injury
    • Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
    • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
    • Strong legal and leadership skills with a keen eye for detail
    • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Professional and effective communication with team members and clients
    • Understanding of case law and litigation practice as well as Court Practice Rules

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

    Contact Toni Bowie Retained Consultant – INDTLB

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    William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

    Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.