Graduates Wanted - PI Litigation Assistants, £15k + bonus

My client is a Legal 500 firm who are seeking bright candidates to join their team in Manchester as a Litigation Assistant in Personal Injury. The successful applicant will either be a Law Graduate (LLB, LPC, BPTC, GDL) or those currently studying for a legal qualification on a part time basis or someone with previous First Response or FNOL experience looking for a role with greater progression opportunities. The role will involve acting as the first point of contact for new claimants coming to the firm. You would be expected to take full details of the accident and ask the appropriate questions in order to assess the viability of a claim and its likelihood of success. You should have an excellent telephone manner, good attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role works on a shift pattern. Over a 3 week period you will work 1 week on the early shift 8-4.30, a middle shift of 9.30 -6 and a late shift of 1pm - 9pm. you would be required to work 1 weekend every 7 weeks and you would have 2 days off in lieu through the week.

This role is an entry level role and it is envisaged that you will work in this team for between 6 - 8 months before being promoted to a Paralegal role, either running your own caseload or assisting a Solicitor or Partner on their higher value more complex caseload. The firm offer training contracts every year and select their trainees from within. Currently the firm offer 12 training contracts per year and many of their Partners started out at the firm in a role much like this.

This is an excellent entry level role for any graduate eager to start their career with a leading Personal Injury specialist who are recognised for excellence throughout the country.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.