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Litigation Assistant / Paralegal

Express Solicitors
Job LocationManchester
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£19,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation AssistantLocation: Northenden, ManchesterSalary: £19,000 per annumJob type: Full time, PermanentHours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm FridayAt Express Solicitors, we pride ourselves in the work we do helping injured people. Were a top 200 Law Company that specialises in personal injury. We cover every area of personal injury including public liability, occupiers liability, road traffic accidents, employers liability, industrial disease, serious injuries and clinical negligence matters.The first step on this journey is the position of Litigation Assistant in one of our Departments (Costs, OL/PL, EL, RTA, Clinical Negligence).We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role.Some of our graduate teams may begin the role as a Litigation Executives, handling their own files. Were looking for people who - with further investment - will make excellent litigation lawyers. At any one time we have up to 20 trainee solicitors.Job Duties:No matter which department youre in (RTA, EL, OL/PL, Clin Neg) your day to day duties will include:

  • Chasing by telephone e.g. medical records, police reports, engineer assessments, client statements.
  • Detail checking. Making sure the initial attendance is accurate. Keeping the case management file fully up to date.
  • Client care
  • Document analysis. Research, review of expert reports, review of denials, quantum reviews, drafting of court documentation, attending applications, attending conferences, taking notes.
  • Witness statements
  • Weekly reviews with supervisors
  • Four monthly appraisals to discuss you and your career
  • Task management. You will be supporting a lawyer and their clients
  • Case progression
    • Key RequirementsWe are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL). Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience, to show a desire for helping injured people as well as strong commercial acumen.We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress.We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. This is an autonomous role and you will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit.We are looking for our Trainee Solicitors of the future, so we need to see the correct skills. We offer an uncapped number of Trainee Solicitors, and we offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year.What we can offer youPersonal Injury Academy - Within 6 months of starting at Express Solicitors, we offer bespoke training on black letter law and soft skills. This will be a solid foundation to progress in the role.Thereafter you will have further in-depth training on Personal Injury litigation modules throughout your journey to a training contract.Our trainers include 2 Partners with over 62 years combined PQE gained in Personal Injury litigation, as well as an IT Trainer and a Soft Skills Trainer. Together your induction plan on black letter law, soft skills, IT skills and call handling skills will be delivered.Benefits PackageWe always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following:
  • 23 days holiday, rising 1 day per year to 26 days, plus bank/public hols. 3 of these days are reserved for the Christmas office closure
  • 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
  • Private medical insurance available after 2 years service
  • Life Assurance - 2 x salary based on annual salary only - eligibility commences when you join the company
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme, in addition to auto-enrolment option
  • Active social committee, Company pays for trips to e.g. Bowling, Quiz Night, Christmas party, Summer Barbecue plus in-team events such as Escape Rooms, Junkyard Golf etc.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free fruit delivered twice a week for all employees
  • Strong track record of training and promotions throughout the Company
    • Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Training Plan, Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role. Required skills
  • Legal Secretary
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Aid
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Executive
  • Trainee Solicitor
  • Legal Support Assistant
  • Litigation Assistant
  • Legal Handler
  • Junior Paralegal

    • Keyskills :
    Legal Secretary Paralegal Legal Aid Legal Assistant Legal Executive Trainee Solicit Legal Suppt Assistant Litigation Assistant Legal Handler Juni Paralegal

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