Paralegal

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK 2018, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public and employers' liability claims, particularly workplace, public sector and claims against the emergency services. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these specialist areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated workplace, public and police teams.

• Assisting case handlers on complex cases

• Carrying a caseload of files to include drafting pleadings and applications and statements

• Investigating claims and obtaining relevant evidence

• Meeting witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements

• File management duties, to include indexing and collating large case papers; and ensuring maintenance of client details and information both on physical file and on case management system

• Attending court and accompanying counsel on trials where necessary

• All other such administrative and fee earning duties as are appropriate

The above list is not exhaustive and the succesful candidate will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks as requested of them.

• Previous EP/PL experience desirable but training would be provided

• Good organisational skills and time management essential – the position will carry a reasonably high fee earning target

• The ability to be flexible is essential

• Dedication and commitment to exceeding expectations

Please note:

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.