Experienced litigating paralegal? Tier 1 L500 firm needs a credit hire para

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved. What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. This firm’s Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal, initially to assist but thereafter manage a caseload of credit hire cases.

What’s in it for me?

• 28 days holiday
• Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home)
• Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense
• Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first six months of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter
• Life insurance: 4 x salary
• Income Protection Scheme*: designed to help provide financial protection for you if you are unfortunate enough to become ‘incapacitated’ for 26 weeks or more.
• Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month
• Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur.
• Technology benefit scheme: get the latest technology and spread the cost over 12 months. Employees can take advantage of significant savings.
• Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer.
• Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices.

* Dependant on role

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Initially review liability and quantum Claimant Solicitor conduct before devising a strategy for continued handling;
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers;
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Paralegal you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

      About You

You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files, preferably as a Defendant
• Credit hire experience
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

If you meet the criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.