PI Paralegal (Trauma Team)

Location
England, West Yorkshire, Pontefract
Salary
£17000 - £20000 per annum
Posted
02 Aug 2017
Closes
30 Aug 2017
Ref
BBBH8073
Contact
laura Chappell
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Personal Injury
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a Pontefract based law firm for a paralegal to join their Personal Injury (trauma) team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful law firm in an interesting and varied role.

Responsibilities will include;

- Attendance on clients and others in order to take statements, obtain information, make appointments and complete relevant forms.

- Liaising between clients and experts.

- Dealing with client queries.

- Preparing standard legal documents.

- Fixing dates for Court hearings and liaising with Counsel and Court.

- Arranging conferences with Counsel.

- Preparation of bills and/or liaising with costs draftsmen.

- Reviewing and archiving files.

- Other duties such as researching law, searching old files, obtaining documents, transporting clients and supporting fee earners as and when required.

- Working on RTA, EL & PL Portal cases.

You will be an organised and enthusiastic individual with experience of working within a Personal Injury claims environment.

A competitive salary and good career progression is offered.

For further information in relation to this vacancy, please contact Laura Chappell or apply online.

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