Polish speaking Paralegal

Recruiter
Bank View Solicitors
Location
Blackburn
Salary
Competitive
Posted
16 May 2022
Closes
22 May 2022
Sectors
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

* Handling claims from acceptance to settlement within the MOJ Portal, and out of the Portal, in line with company best practice.
* Being fluent in Polish is essential.

*Key Tasks: *

* Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
* Handling incoming calls from clients, third parties and other Agencies.
* Deal with client instructions efficiently, taking responsibility for processing each enquiry through to a satisfactory conclusion
* Obtaining and verifying client information
* To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
* Identify cases that have an element of serious injury and escalate the cases and remove form the Portal. You will be supervised and supported by a recognised solicitor within the team.
* Instructing Medical Agencies and Engineers and liaising with third parties.
* Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

*Person Specification: *

*Essential Skills: *

* Fluent in Polish and English.
* Minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar role.
* A good understanding of the MOJ process.
* Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
* Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.
* Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.
* The ability to provide a high level of client care.

*Desirable Skills: *

* Preferably claimant orientated.

* Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.
* Experience of Infant Approval Hearings and Stage 3 hearings.

*Personal Attributes: *

* Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
* Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving.

Bank View Solicitors are approved Training Providers and therefore offer an excellent opportunity to those looking to further their careers either with ongoing professional development or a potential of securing a Training Contract.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: GBP19,000.00-GBP24,000.00 per year

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

Experience:
* Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Reference ID: Paralegal/JT2

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