Litigation paralegal

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000 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 have won several high-profile awards. Due to an increasing number of instructions, a permanent paralegal is needed to join the dedicated motor team in the Greater Manchester office. Your new role As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of litigated small claims track files including both quantum and liability cases. You will get involved in telephone discussions and negotiations, as well as proofing witnesses, assessing their evidence and drafting statements. What you'll need to succeed This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career into litigated file handling. Your file handling experience will be crucial to this role, as will: Good understanding of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles Knowledge of the Court Practice Rules Experience of working efficiently in a process driven legal environment Excellent written communication skills and experience of composing professional written communications What you'll get in return In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be rewarded with: 35-hour week with flexible working opportunities Excellent training, support and progression prospects Very generous employee discounts and purchase schemes An exciting and fast-paced environment with modern tools and technology 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