Paralegal
Are you looking for an opportunity to make your mark in law? If so, we are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will undertake a variety of data gathering and information recording activities, on behalf of a File Handler, to facilitate the rapid settlement of cases and the closure of files.
Responsibilities
1. Acknowledging instructions, initially liaising with clients and other parties.
2. Drafting appropriate documentation.
3. Serving appropriate documentation upon any third parties where applicable.
4. Liaise with the Insurer client regarding liability and chase accordingly to expedite settlement or repudiation.
5. Obtain additional information and/or documentation from the insurer client and/or third parties to facilitate File Handler negotiations.
6. Follow up on outstanding instructions and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales.
7. Obtaining additional information and/or documentation as required from parties.
8. To provide general assistance and ad hoc duties to support the File Handler as and when required.
9. To ensure all case management and matter information is inputted on to the system in a timely and accurate manner to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients.
10. To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
11. Adhere to the Keoghs Values.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This is a hybrid role working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.
Minimum Requirements
1. Strong organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise their workload.
2. Able to effectively work to set deadlines.
3. Demonstrable experience of:
1. Following a semi-prescribed programme of work.
2. Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.
3. Gathering and recording information.
4. IT Literate.
5. Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word, and Outlook).
6. Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system.
7. Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systems.
8. GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English.
Values
Our culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients. Our five values are at the heart of everything we do:
* We are connected.
* We are dynamic.
* We are innovative.
* We succeed together.
Type: Permanent
Department: Complex Credit Hire
Location: Leeds - Ambler House
Posted on: 11 Nov 2024
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