Paralegal – Serious Injury (Bronze)Location: Southport/HybridFletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Serious Injury Law Team.Purpose of Role:To assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team with all aspects of their cases with a value up to £100,000 and to ensure that matters are progressed in a timely and efficient manner whilst maximising both damages and costs.
The successful candidate will be working on a diverse caseload of multi-track cases ranging from RTA to EL,PL & OL matters.The ideal candidate will have:Good researching and drafting skillsSound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedureGood attention to detail, with file management and organisational skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and able to quickly analyse complex information in order to make reasoned decisions.IT competentExcellent time management and organisation skillsPreferably previous experience of working in a personal injury departmentMust be flexible in working hours and able to travelExcellent communication and client care skillsPrevious legal work experience in the PI fieldWillingness to work with other teams across the businessWillingness to engage in networking and marketing eventsBuddying new members of the team to help with developmentDesirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routesPrevious legal work experience in the PI fieldDriving licenceIn return Fletchers can offer:Competitive salary35 hours working weekBonus scheme (subject to targets being met)35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employmentPension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice optionLife Assurance PolicyMedicash policy to cover some Dental, optical and other medical expensesEnhanced company sick payEnhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemesFlexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balanceVaried calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)Monthly voucher awardsMain Responsibilities for the role:Progress files in line with KPI targetsAssist a Lead Lawyer on their cases to ensure matters are progressed in a timely and efficient mannerLiaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and any other relevant parties as directedDealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely manner as directedDrafting statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructionsPreparing accurate and detailed file notesHelping to maintain case plans and case summaries and taking a proactive approachTo research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracyUndertaking and assisting where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directedPursue cases to conclusion as directedAttendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel.Preparation of trial bundlesHelping with/preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement listsEnsuring that an excellent level of client care is maintainedWe reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.About Fletchers Solicitors:Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion.
Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge.
Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements.
We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression.
Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs.
Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations.
Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds.
We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive.
Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same.
We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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