Litigation Assistant
- Location
- England, Bristol
- Salary
- £18000 - £23000 per annum
- Posted
- 21 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 10 Apr 2017
- Ref
- SBJ273708
- Contact
- Sarah Boxall
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Personal Injury
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a highly respected legal practice with over 1000 staff in a network of offices nationwide. They are ranked in the Chambers Guide and in the Legal 500 and are currently recruiting for a Litigation Assistant to join their office in Bristol. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, salary up to £23,000.
In this role, you will manage a caseload which may include portal disease cases or low value non-complex non-portal FT cases. You will also assist other members of the Unit with specific tasks such as liability investigations, sorting, paginating and reviewing medical records, instructing experts and Counsel, attending on clients, witnesses, experts and Counsel, undertaking legal research, preparing and reviewing disclosure, attending court, etc.
Interested candidates should have knowledge of PI law including Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding and a law degree or GDL. Proficiency in operating a case management system is essential together with knowledge of Word and Excel to a high standard. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is essential. Experience of client contact, either in person or by telephone is required.
For more information, please contact Sarah Boxall at Chadwick Nott.
Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.