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 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.

What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans' Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

• Review case upon allocation and report to client/prepare internal strategy report as appropriate
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
• Deal with all aspects of the civil procedure process, including drafting documents and adhering to court deadlines
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties that fall within the remit of the role.

• Defendant motor PI/credit hire experience would be an advantage
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

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.

• We're committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.  For more information please click  on the following link:

https://www.weightmans.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion