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Paralegal in the Pre-Litigation team- Newport/Hybrid

Employer
Hays Legal
Location
Wales, Newport
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
28 Oct 2021
Reference
4074347

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Practice area
Insurance
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years
Position
Paralegal
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Your new firm
Our client is a leading law firm with offices located globally and working with over 2,500 colleagues. Acting for all of the UK's top-ten insurers, this commercial firm are currently looking for Paralegals to join their Motor & Casualty insurers teams based in Newport. Hybrid working is available however it is anticipated that you will live within commuting distance of their office in Newport. This is a great opportunity to develop your Legal experience within a driven yet supportive environment.

Your new role
The successful candidate will manage a range of insurers claims, such as catastrophic injury, motor, casualty, disease, product and health and safety. You will also interact and build strong relationships with top clients on a daily basis. Other responsibilities include:

  • Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications
  • Comply with internal and external service level agreements
  • To record timely and accurate management information
  • To hit their individual financial targets (which are set based upon work type, charging basis and experience)
  • Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g., attending marketing events, client training, clinics, and shadowing days)
  • Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
  • You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a law graduate, ideally with previous experience working within a legal or insurance environment. Having strong IT and organisation skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team are also essential to maintaining the firms' standards.

What you'll get in return
This incredible opportunity will allow you to develop your experience within a highly successful and well-known law firm, with support and working alongside industry experts. You will also enjoy the option of hybrid working, as well as a range of other benefits.

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