Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s motor team, they are seeking seeking to appoint a Paralegal to work alongside its existing Team dealing with their own caseload of litigated motor files. You will be responsible for dealing with quantum and liability whilst employing effective telephone negotiation techniques to acquire the suitable settlement.
You will be considering engineering and medical evidence, GP records, taking witness statements, drafting Court documents, running cases to trial to include instructing Counsel.
The ideal candidate will have experience of running a litigated case load - whether small claims or fast track.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract initially.
The Benefits
* Competitive basic salary - up to £35,000 depending on experience
* 25 days holiday a year
* Hybrid working
* Private medical insurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Company Pension
The Candidate
* RTA File handling experience
* Sound knowledge of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles
* Basic knowledge of the Court Practice Rules
* Excellent communication skills are essential alongside strong negotiation skills
* Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
* Excellent organisation and time-management skills
* Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
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
Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07909 992 567