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.

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.

As part of this dedicated offering the Casualty Fraud Team based out of our Manchester office,  are a dynamic and growing team who are achieving repeated fraud success with the application of the 3-D approach; Detect, Deliver and Deter. 

To assist and support the casualty fraud handlers with SLA compliance, file administration and to undertake suitable legal tasks required to deliver operational and client success.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Team Partner and Associates on their casualty fraud files as required;
• Have an understanding of insurance claims and how to deal with liability, causation and quantum;
• Have an interest in delivering the 3-D fraud approach;
• Be able to communicate professionally with insurer and insured clients
• Contribute to team hours and billing targets
• Meet deadlines, and comply with procedural requirements from clients and the firm
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values
• Understands how to work commercially whilst providing a good client service

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

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist with supportive legal tasks to include disclosure, records reviews, witness enquire and trial preparation
• Review and analyse database/intelligence search results and make enquiries further enquiries as appropriate 
• Liaise with other solicitors, insurers and agencies
• Instruct various experts as appropriate
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

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

• Defendant PI experience
• Litigation experience
• Knowledge of Lexcel procedure
• Knowledge of CPR
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approach

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