Enforcements paralegal

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15,500 per annum

Overview

Your new firm This national law firm, based in the North West, is recognised as a leading firm in the insurance sector. They won several high-profile employer awards last year. Due to an increasing number of instructions, a permanent paralegal is needed to join the dedicated fraud team in the Greater Manchester office. Your new role This role is based in the fraud business unit and will involve working on enforcement files on behalf of a wide range of insurance clients. As a key member of the enforcements team, you will be trusted with instructing and liaising with counsel, drafting enforcement documents, assisting the file handlers and carrying out asset checks as well as preparing reports. This is an all-round position with a focus on supporting the file handlers and contributing to the team's overall productivity. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you must have previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, in addition to: Experience of drafting court documents and a good understanding of the processes You will possess excellent telephone and communication skills Good team working skills and the ability to work flexibly to ensure results are achieved Strong prioritisation and organisational skills will be essential A background or experience in costs would lend itself well to this role What you'll get in return In return for your dedication and hard work, you'll be rewarded with: Expanding your work scope and experience in the legal sector within a well-established national law firm Competitive salary Consistent career development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in Legal, contact us for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, if you know someone else who would be suitable for this job, refer a friend and receive £500 in vouchers for successful placements. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk