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The Claims Solutions Group (CSG) Complex Injury team is looking for a Paralegal to join the team. You will provide assistance to lawyers in the team in running complex and catastrophic injury files of a high value and importance to our clients. The Complex Injury team works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be part of a new and expanding team.
Job Responsibility:
Complying with internal and external service level agreements
Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters
Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution
Prompting the principal lawyer to action matters diarised
Maintaining internal and external case management documents
Recording timely and accurate management information
Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications
Acting as a point of contact for clients
Handling routine correspondence and communications with the client, third parties and claimants’ solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution
Assuming responsibility for agreed tasks on a claim including assisting with investigations, instructing experts, handling disclosure and instructing counsel
Meeting individual financial targets
Assisting / completing MI where appropriate
Liaising with accounts on billing queries
Requirements:
A keen interest in working on complex and catastrophic injury claims
At least 2 years’ experience of dealing with litigated bodily injury claims
Excellent communication and organizational skills and an eye for detail
Good commercial awareness with an ability to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view matters from a business perspective
A flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to rapid change, both internally and in the context of clients' businesses
The ability to work as a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving, both internally and with the clients
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities