Defendant Personal Injury Paralegal
- Recruiter
- G2 Legal Limited
- Location
- Bradford
- Salary
- £15000 - £24000 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2016
- Ref
- 116118RA
- Contact
- Rachael Atherton
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Personal Injury
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Defendant Personal Injury Paralegal
Bradford
I am currently recruiting a Personal Injury Paralegal on behalf of a Top 100 Law Firm at their Bradford office.
As a Personal Injury Paralegal you will be responsible for conducting the defence of general insurance claims, including mainly claims for Personal Injury.
Your duties will include but not be limited toL
- Deal with opponents, experts, statutory bodies and client by e-mail, telephone and in writing.
- Negotiate on issues of liability and quantum.
- Assist senior colleagues, if requested, with higher value claims.
- Pursue recovery of client’s losses, where appropriate, from third parties
- Maintain accurate financial / reserve / risk management information on all claims
- Comply with internal, client and procedural protocols
- Ensure that personal objectives are reviewed and met.
- Develop a good relationship with existing and potential clients ensuring that a high standard of client care in exercised at all times.
- Ensure that relevant training is carried out and keep up to date with relevant legislation and practice.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with SRA/Law Society Regulations.
- Take an active part, with the Department Head and Fee Earners from other departments in marketing initiatives benefiting both their own department and other departments of the Firm.
- Carry out duties and responsibilities with due regard to the firm’s Equality & Diversity Policy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Personal Injury Paralegal to join a highly reputable and forward thinking law firm with excellent benefits including:
- 25 days holiday increasing after 2 years
- Group personal pension
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare
- Interest free travel loans
- Discounted car parking
- Childcare vouchers
- Discounts for legal work
To discuss this opportunity in more detail please call me ASAP.