Paralegal
Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. The firm provides specialist legal and complementary services in a broad range of areas and our clients are the centre of it all.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented Paralegal to join our expert RTA Serious Injury team in Cambridge. You must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in personal injury work, have excellent attention to detail and to be able to work under instruction, using their initiative.
This is an excellent opportunity for a client focussed individual to join one of the UK's largest and most successful claimant personal Injury firms. The ideal candidate will have personal injury experience and a positive and proactive approach to work.
Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.
If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.
At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company's future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.
Responsibilities to include:
- Assisting with and handling a caseload of high value personal injury claims
- Client communication
- Chasing Medical Records
- Instructing experts
- Preparing court bundles
- Updating the case management system
- Administrative duties
- Preparing schedules of loss
- Attending court to lodge papers and file documents ?
About You:
- You will have a passion for providing empathetic and exemplary client care and possess a keen interest in Personal Injury
- You should also possess previous experience gained at a law firm and exposure to assisting with or managing your own caseload within PI
- The ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people both verbally as well as in writing is also integral to this role as are strong IT skills
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Need to be able to work effectively using initiative in a fast-paced environment by prioritising your work to meet competing deadlines
What we offer in return:
We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.
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