Paralegal

Davies

About The Position

The role of the Paralegal is to undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the litigation teams in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s. The variety of tasks required to undertake will vary depending on the Business Unit you provide Paralegal services for.

Requirements

Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable
Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information.
Demonstrable experience of; Following a semi-prescribed programme of work
Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public
Gathering and recording information
Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload
IT Literate; Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook)
Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system
Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systems
GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Displays a positive and professional attitude towards their work and colleagues in line with Keoghs Shared Behaviours
Ability to adapt communication style to ensure a mutual understanding is achieved both with customers and colleagues
Ability to structure, manage and prioritise workload accordingly
Ability to adapt to different situations and tasks, whilst maintaining quality and service
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of all detailed aspects of the service and function, and how that contributes to the success of the division

Responsibilities

Update case management system with file allocations, diary records, court dates, directions, applications and orders as well as general activity, ensuring accurate recording of activity to allow progress tracking.
Drafting of routine court documents. Examples may include AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders, Witness Summons and precedent based applications
Liaising with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts, Witnesses, Insureds and brokers to progress the case. Examples of tasks include requesting and providing updates; requests for extensions to comply with directions; dealing with GP, hospital, OH and Personnel mandates; booking Counsel for hearings and conferences; and appointments with experts.
Follow up on outstanding instructions, documents and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales.
Make payment requests using the appropriate payment request process for the client and chase to ensure payments are received and dispatched within required deadlines
Diarising and updating CRU
Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
Undertaking additional ad hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team, as required and may include: Complete initial steps in recovery of our Client’s outlay and collate the outcome
Undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum so as to provide File Handlers with basic information to be able to progress the claims.
Undertake administration duties on files, such tasks may include completion of MI; drafting write off forms, requesting final bills and dealing with billing queries; and file closure/transfer activities.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Simply Health Care Cash Plan
WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Gym Flex
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation