Paralegal/Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

Legal Assistant - Join Our Vibrant Team

If you are a legal graduate or have already have legal experience andare looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you

About Us

Keoghs, a leading legal firm in the insurance sector, is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced department. Whether you’re an experienced legal professional or just starting your career, we provide comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.

Why Keoghs?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive environment.

Job Purpose

File Handler Assistant will undertake a variety of mainly File Handler tasks to support the team and main File Handler.

The position is to assist a specialised team of Solicitors and Legal Executives who deal specifically with one insurer client in a niche area of the market.

Key Accountabilities

Administration:

  • Dealing with general or straightforward queries
  • Telephone chasing activities
  • Filing out of court forms and drafting court documents
  • Arranging telephone conference and client meetings
  • Arranging conferences with Counsel and witnesses

Other duties:

  • Assisting lead file handler
  • Dealing with disclosure.
  • Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records).
  • Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements.
  • Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses.
  • Instructing external investigators (statements/locus)
  • Instructing Counsel / Experts.
  • Research using legal software and practitioners texts.
  • Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking.
  • Dealing with routine correspondence.
  • Court appointments.
  • Reviewing quantum.
  • Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders.
  • Draft Cost schedules.
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
  • Adhere to the Keoghs Values

The individual may also be required to undertake the following:

  • Periodic strategy review
  • Update reports to clients

Working Hours

35 hours per week - Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office. We work hybrid so this role is working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.

Essential Skills and Attributes

  • Education standard of LPC or ILEX or equivalent work experience.
  • Understanding of court processes
  • Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
  • An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and ability to delegate effectively when required
  • An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks
  • Good Literacy and IT skills

Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met

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