An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal with RTA or Credit Hire experience, to join their Bolton, Greater Manchester offices.
Key Tasks
1. Dealing with MOJ Portal matters
2. Uploading claims to the MOJ Portal
3. Using Med Co and instructing medical agencies
4. Conducting AskCue PI searches
5. Valuing general damages
6. Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
7. Drafting witness statements
8. Recovering credit hire, storage, and recovery charges
9. Uploading Stage 2 packs
10. Issuing Stage 3 proceedings and preparing Court documents
11. Issuing Infant Approval Proceedings
12. Identifying when matters should be removed from the MOJ Portal
Pre-Litigation
1. Dealing with issues as to why file has left the MOJ Portal
2. Conducting investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files
3. Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
4. Preparing the files to be transferred to Litigation Department once Court Proceedings are necessary
5. Be vigilant for possible Fundamental Dishonesty and bring it to the attention of the appropriate supervisor
Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required
1. A Paralegal with at least 1 years’ experience of dealing with both claims on the MOJ Portal and claims that have left the MOJ Portal
2. OIC Portal experience
3. Experience of running own case load with minimal supervision
4. Proactive in running case load and providing updates to clients
5. Familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Pre-Action Protocols
Benefits and Salary
1. Excellent Training & Support
2. Bonus Scheme
3. Career progression with the possibility of a training contract for the right candidate
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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