Paralegal (Multi Track Accidents)

at  Thompsons Solicitors

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Multi-Track Accidents team in our Leeds Office, assisting on a wide range of tasks and activities to help support the progression of cases. Each day is different and brings new opportunities and challenges to learn.
If you take pride in delivering a high-quality service and can demonstrate excellence in legal research, drafting and client care, then we would be the perfect match!
You will be an integral part of the personal injury team supporting Solicitors in handling cases, preparing for hearings and meetings.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• The role requires excellent prioritisation skills and meticulous attention to detail to enable you to construct clear and effective arguments, yielding the best result for our clients.
• You will also be a team player and will enjoy engaging in marketing and business development opportunities.
• As a Paralegal you will have experience or a good theoretical understanding of legal issues, with an ability to assist lawyers with their cases from beginning to end.

• A day in the life of a Paralegal is never the same, however a typical day may include calculating special damages, liability investigations, reviewing medical records, undertaking legal research, attending court and attending on clients, witnesses, experts and Counsel.
• You will already have some experience of running or assisting with non-portal fast track cases and, preferably, experience of assisting with multi track cases.
• You will need to have excellent knowledge of the law relating to personal injury and the civil litigation process.
• In addition to this you will also have experience of dealing with the portal process.