We have a 6 month fixed term opportunity for a Paralegal within our Travel team based from our Southampton office. Our award winning team act for claimants and defendant insurers and airlines, following accidents or claims that occur abroad or during travel.
The Travel team handles the full range of injury claims to include catastrophic injuries - such as head and spinal injuries and amputations and all manner of insurance disputes. With some of the leading lawyers at the cutting edge of this very interesting area of law, we are a commercially focused and friendly team, dedicated to getting the right results for our clients whatever their circumstances. .
Whilst previous experience within a travel claims environment is not required, all candidates must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in this area of law and will ideally be fluent in either German, Spanish, French or Italian.
This is an immediate opening so our preference is for individuals who can commit to this initial 6 month term at short notice. We support hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance according to business need.
Skills / Experience Required
All applicants must hold a law degree and/or have previous experience within a legal support or paralegal role within a firm.
* Travel claims or litigation/ personal injury experience would be beneficial.
* A modern foreign language ability in German, Spanish, French or Italian is highly desirable.
* Confident and personable - able to place clients at ease and build rapport over the phone.
* Understands the commercial aspects of delivering legal services
* A team player - willing to support others and be flexible
* Strong academics with the ability to learn and quickly apply new areas of law.
* Ability to work within a fast paced environment
* Experience in providing an excellent level of client/customer service