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Additional Resources Ltd
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Paralegal, Industrial Disease
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £17,000 per annum |
Overview
Paralegal, Industrial Disease – Pontefract Salary: £17,000 The Company A leading firm of Solicitors working across the whole of Yorkshire and the UK. With considerable growth over the last 5 years, which is a reflection of the professionalism of their staff, who work in a friendly and professional manner to provide quality, cost effective legal solutions for all clients. With over 100 employees, they have dedicated departments providing specialist legal advice whatever the situation. Acting for the personal needs of private clients, their highly experienced commercial team work on behalf of many business clients - from small owner managed firms to large corporations. The Role Our client are now recruiting for an Industrial Disease Paralegal, to provide support to their Principal, enabling them to operate at optimum efficiency. The ideal candidate will have admin experience and preferably Paralegal or Industrial Disease experience. The Paralegal will use a high degree of self-management and initiative and be mindful of client care at all times. Role responsibilities will include: Under direction of the appropriate supervisor/Head of Department: Attendance on clients and others in order to take statements, obtain information, make appointments and complete Legal Aid Agency (LAA) forms Liaise between clients and experts and between clients and supervisor and with the other side as requested Dealing with client queries and reporting to the appropriate fee earner Preparing standard legal forms Preparing and filing court documents Fixing dates for Court hearings and liaising with Counsel and court to find mutually convenient dates Arranging conferences with Counsel and liaising with client, solicitor, barrister and experts Preparation of bills and/or liaise with costs draftsman Preparing LAA forms Liaise with The Accident Line as requested Carry out benefit queries and deal with call queries To undertake other duties such as researching law, searching old files, obtaining documents, transporting clients, running errands and supporting fee earners as and when required Essential Skills & Requirements: Commitment to become fully knowledgeable in Industrial Disease Law through undertaking relevant training GCSE English at Grade C or above, or the equivalent qualification Excellent organisational ability and client care skills Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.