Paralegal

**Costs Paralegal - Costs - Bolton (Hybrid role - 1 day per week in office)**

The role of a paralegal is to undertake a variety of data gathering, information recording and scheduling activities, on behalf of a File Handler, to facilitate the rapid settlement of cases and the closure of files.
- Diarising - Undertake additional ad hoc duties to support File Handler and the team as required, which may include: o File closure/transfer activities o Completion of management information o Contacting opponents and/or clients to request extensions to deadlines,bank details and other information as required. To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Essential Skills and Attributes: - Experience of working ina legal environment is desirable - Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information - Demonstrable experience of ; o Following a semi-prescribed programme of work o Dealing with calls and enquiriesfrom customers, suppliers and/or the public o Gathering and recording information o Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload - IT Literate; o Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook) o Experience of usinga Claims/Case Management system - Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systems - GCSE grade A-C / 4+ in Maths and English or equivalent - Adhere to the Keoghs Values Values: Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful forour people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; Keoghs values We listen, are down to earth and supportive We work together towards a common goal We’re friendly with a can do attitude We care about our clients We evolve