Reporting to: Head of Personal Injury
Department: EL/PL Department
Our award-winning North Leeds Law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join the Personal Injury team. Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is passionate about providing our clients with the best possible legal advice and representation.
We have a strong track record of success in personal injury cases, and we are committed to helping our clients to get the compensation they deserve.
Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list)
- Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims
- Handling an existing case load of Employers Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims including litigated files from issuing to trial
- Drafting letters of claim/claims notification forms
- Resolving liability
- Requesting medical records
- Arranging medical examinations and reviewing incoming reports
- Valuing claims
- Liaising with third party insurers/solicitors
- Negotiating settlements
- Dealing with litigated files, both Part 7 and Part 8
- Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the EL Department
Key Knowledge
Essential:
- A competent understanding of personal injury litigation
- One year of Paralegal and EL/PL experience is essential
Experience:
- Paralegal with at least on year of Personal Injury experience, including EL/PL
- Experience in running portal claims from start to finish
- Experience in running litigated files and dealing with applications
Desirable:
- Experience of using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim)
Key Competencies
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent client care
- Excellent communication and literacy skills
- Flexible attitude to work
- Excellent organisational skills
Salary
Competitive
How to apply
Fill in in the contact form to the righthand of this page and attach a CV and cover letter, or email your application directly to recruitment@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk.
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