Paralegal
- Employer
- Simpson Millar LLP
- Location
- Kingston Upon Thames (City/Town), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £17,000
- Closing date
- 11 Mar 2019
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- Practice area
- Transport, travel and tourism
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Newly qualified, 1 year
- Position
- Paralegal
- Sector
- Private practice, In-house
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Job Details
Role Purpose: An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal based in our Kingston Upon Thames Claims Department to assist with a caseload of Personal Injury Claimant work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Excellent written skills.
- Accurate computer data entry skills.
- Good personal organisation and ability to adhere to strict time limits.
- An ability to adapt quickly to the demands of the Department and its lawyers’ needs.
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Case and preferably Management systems and data entry.
- The ability to prioritise work.
- The ability to provide the highest standards of client care.
- Making telephone calls to clients and witnesses both on new and existing cases.
- Preparing trial bundles.
- Preparing and drafting court documents such as directions questionnaires, witness statements etc
- Researching a company’s history.
- Liaising/instructing external bodies such as Courts, Counsel etc.
- Organising conferences and meetings.
- Giving oral explanations to clients regarding funding.
- Managing and updating in-house databases.
ESSENTIAL:
- Good personal organisation and ability to adhere to strict time limits.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to deal with individuals from all walks of life.
- The ability to prioritise work when necessary.
- The ability to provide the highest standards of client care.
- To maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firm procedures.
- A willingness to participate in the development, marketing and success of the Department and Firm.
- Ability to manage and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to obtain relevant information from all callers and answer their queries directly or refer as appropriate.
- Ability to work with a case management system, databases and office IT systems.
- Empathy and good listening skills.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Ability to work within a team and independently to achieve results.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications
DESIRABLE:
- Experience of Personal Injury work.
- Experience of advising people.
- Experience of dealing with people by telephone.
- Experience of working within Legal Sector.
- Experience of working with the general public.
Full time position (9am-5pm)
Company
Simpson Millar is a national law firm with over 500 staff and offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Kingston-upon-Thames, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Morecambe and Southport.
Company info
- Website
- https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0808 278 9918
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