Paralegal Industrial Disease

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Paralegal Industrial Disease - PontefractSalary – Competitive + Excellent Benefits The ClientOur client are a long-established firm of solicitors who’s fundamental aim is to help people. The company support’s people when they reach a time, be it professionally or personally, that they rely on specialist advice to help them progress.The company’s mission is to be an outstanding, client-focused firm acting for business and individuals with a leading reputation.This highly successful firm who are growing year after year due to the hard work and dedication of their staff and the team drive to succeed in a competitive market.The business offer’s a warm and friendly office environment and their commitment to their client care is second to none.The RoleThe primary role of the Industrial Disease Paralegal is to provide direct support to his/her Principal to enable the Principal to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include (but will not be limited to) the main responsibilities given below. The Industrial Disease Paralegal is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.Main ResponsibilitiesUnder direction of the appropriate supervisor/Head of Department.Attendance on clients and others in order to take statements, obtain information, make appointments and complete Legal Aid Agency (LAA) forms.Liaise between clients and experts and between clients and supervisor and with the other side as requested.Dealing with client queries and reporting to the appropriate fee earner.Preparing standard legal forms.Preparing and filing court documentsFixing dates for Court hearings and liaising with Counsel and court to find mutually convenient dates.Arranging conferences with Counsel and liaising with client, solicitor, barrister and experts.Preparation of bills and/or liaise with costs draftsman.Preparing LAA forms.Liaise with The Accident Line as requestedCarry out benefit queries and deal with call queriesLiaise with Welfare Benefits Advisor and accounts department as required.Obtain periodic payments on account as agreed by the fee earner.To undertake other duties such as researching law, searching old files, obtaining documents, transporting clients, running errands and supporting fee earners as and when required. Responsible For Conduct of own matters and assisting the appropriate fee earner or Head of Department with shared caseload.Compliance with Office Manual ProceduresMaintenance of the required standard of client careAccuracy of work undertaken and maintenance of standards set in terms of client contactAttendance of departmental meetings and in-house training as provided. Required skills, qualifications and experience Good client care skillsGCSE English grade C or aboveCommitment to become fully knowledgeable in Industrial Disease Law through undertaking relevant training.To feel a sense of pride, involvement and belonging.To provide a client-focused quality service.To be accountable to the firm.To have a high expectation of self performanceTo take responsibility.To be an enthusiastic achiever.To be supportive to others and to be supported in a challenging environment.To feel valued and to value others.To be committed to learning and development to further the expertise of self and the firm.To support marketing.To be part of an open door culture.To support and acknowledge the achievement of employees and the firm.To achieve own job satisfaction and support others to achieve theirs.Important Information: We endeavor to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations Required skills

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Paralegal Industrial Disease

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