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Recoveries Paralegal (Leeds)

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Salary
Up to £22000 per annum
Closing date
6 May 2021
Reference
49346

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Practice area
Civil litigation
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years
Position
Paralegal
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

I'm delighted to assist my client, a niche insurance litigation based firm, in their search for a Recoveries Paralegal.

Working within the Subrogation & Recovery Team., the successful Recoveries Paralegal will be responsible for the handling of a caseload of Recoveries/Claimant Litigation, and as such, must be able to demonstrate experience in managing a litigated caseload of civil or insurance recoveries matters.

Responsibilities include:

* Drafting Court Proceedings / documents

* Adhering to Court directions and deadlines

* Working to set priorities, create clear plans and manage work to meet Client needs

* Engaging in effective negotiation

* Managing a Litigation Caseload/Pre litigation Case Load, with a view to driving claims to litigation or settlement

* Dealing with litigated Claims

* Maintaining management information

* Ensuring that all case reserves are completed in accordance with the specific client's reserving philosophy

* Performing legal and factual research

* Keeping up to date with relevant legal documents & relevant Caselaw

This is a fast paced environment, so the ability to work alone, and the ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficiently is essential, along with an excellent telephone manner.

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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