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.
Key Accountabilities
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.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
12. Strong organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise their workload.
13. Able to effectively work to set deadlines.
14. Demonstrable experience of ;
o Following a semi-prescribed programme of work.
o Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.
o Gathering and recording information.
15. IT Literate.
16. Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook)
17. Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system.
18. Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systems.
19. GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English.
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Contract Type
Permanent
Division
Sub Area
Complex Credit Hire
Office
Leeds - Ambler House
Closing Date
11 Nov 2024
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