CRIMINAL LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Job Description

The Firm:Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britains Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, we are immensely proud of the work we carry outfor our clients and the culture we provide to our people.The Department:Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources beinginvolved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service withdedicated teams dealing with MOJ, small claims track, fast track, multi-track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.The role:To manage a caseload of claims at pre-litigated or litigated stage, conducting any relevant investigations in order to assist in the repudiation and/or conclusion of claims as appropriate.Key duties and responsibilities

• Review case upon allocation and report to client/prepare internal strategy report as appropriate
• Investigate potential fraudulent activity and intelligence gathering
• Review and analyse database/intelligence search results and make enquiries further enquiries as appropriate
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
• Liaise with other solicitors, insurers and agencies
• Instruct various experts as appropriate
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans values
• This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

The person specification:

• Defendant motor PI experience
• Litigation experience
• Knowledge of Lexcel procedure
• Knowledge of CPR
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approach

Other Information:Please note:

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitmentteam.
• Were committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.