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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Litigation Paralegal
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
Litigation Paralegal in Global Law Firm, Leeds A permanent paralegal opportunity, based in Leeds, paying between £20,000 - £30,000 (Depending on your current experience) This national law firm, based in the North, is recognised as a leading firm in the insurance sector. They have won several high-profile awards. Following the successful win of a major new client the firm has multiple paralegal opportunities coming up in it Leeds office as part of its dedicated motor team. 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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for to begin or 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 In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be rewarded with: 37.5-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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Mark Reeder on 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