Paralegal

To undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the non-delegated Litigation team in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s.

Update case management system with file allocations, diary records, court dates, directions, applications and orders as well as general activity, ensuring accurate recording of activity to allow progress tracking.

Drafting of routine court documents. Examples may include AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders, Witness Summons and precedent based applications.

Liaising with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts, Witnesses, Insureds and brokers to progress the case. Examples of tasks include requesting and providing updates; requests for extensions to comply with directions; dealing with GP, hospital, OH and Personnel mandates; booking Counsel for hearings and conferences; and appointments with experts.

Follow up on outstanding instructions, documents and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales.

Make payment requests using the appropriate payment request process for the client and chase to ensure payments are received and dispatched within required deadlines.

Diarising and updating CRU.

To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.

Undertaking additional ad hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team, as required and may include:

Undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum so as to provide File Handlers with basic information to be able to progress the claims.

Undertake administration duties on files, such tasks may include completion of MI; drafting write off forms, requesting final bills and dealing with billing queries; and file closure/transfer activities.

Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton

Essential Skills and Attributes:
Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.

Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information

Demonstrable experience of following a semi-prescribed programme of work.

Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.

Gathering and recording information.

Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload

IT Literate

Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook)

Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system

Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systems

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

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 Innovative
We are Dynamic
We succeed together

Permanent

Casualty

Bolton - Parklands

21 Aug 2024