Overview
Our client is ta leading UK chambers of medico-legal expert. They offer services to law firms in personal injury, clinical negligence, employment law, criminal and private law matters. They are now looking for a Paralegal to join the team and the role would suit applicants who are looking to work in a Company that is rapidly expanding.
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 (DOE).
The Role:
- Managing a caseload of pre-action and litigious medico-legal matters on behalf of our medical experts and our clients.
- Ensuring that all of our experts are aware of key dates including Court timetabled dates and Court listed hearing dates.
- Corresponding with clients via email and telephone.
- Uploading new instructions on to our bespoke file sharing platform.
- Indexing, paginating and extracting relevant documents/medical records for experts to review.
- Adhering to data protection regulations and laws at all times.
- Completing additional ad hoc tasks when requested.
The Person
- Must have an understanding of both the civil and criminal legal justice systems; experience in a clinical negligence role ideal.
- Ability to work independently.
- IT literate: Excellent knowledge of Windows and Apple operating systems (training will be given as necessary for all company bespoke systems).
- Must have an eye for detail.
- Experience of speaking to clients over the phone and corresponding by email.
- Driven and self-motivated.
- Being able to work to sometimes tight deadlines.
Benefits:
- Bonus scheme.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Progression opportunities.