Litigation Paralegal

4 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Davies and Partners Solicitors Full time

5 Flexible
Contract: Permanent

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence and strength in depth in a wide selection of legal services for businesses & individuals. To carry out and be responsible for day-to-day work of court of protection files under the supervision of the Legal Director and work effectively as part of a team.
To liaise with third parties such as utility providers, landlords, local authorities, DWP and HMRC on client’s behalf as part of the day-to-day management of client affairs and keep accurate records of all such communications.
To audit client bank accounts as directed.
To assist in monitoring and managing the Court of Protection diary of key dates.
To maintain detailed and accurate records of client’s affairs as directed by the senior members of the Department.
To assist senior members of the Department/unit with substantial case files and to exhibit flexibility, particularly in times of holiday/sickness.
To undertake paralegal training relevant to Court of Protection grade D fee earners and to keep this up to date.
To apply proper professional standards (SRA and OPG Deputy Standards) and gaining an awareness of the provisions of the office manual and observing best practice in the prevention of claims against the firm for professional negligence and in particular operating with a high degree of personal organisation.
To achieve legitimate billing in line with figures to be agreed with the Department/Unit Head.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the law in your areas of specialisation and to comply with the continuing professional development requirements.
To seek to develop and improve the quality of your workload and level of your expertise.

The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as all employees are required to be flexible, dynamic and have the capacity to think creatively when presented with challenges.

Legal Status:

Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits

GCSE’s Grade 5/C or above in English and Maths

Basic understanding of personal injury law and practice and / or private client law and practice and / or Court of Protection law and practice.
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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