Personal Injury Paralegal - Bury St Edmunds
The Role
As a Paralegal in our team, you will work closely with the other fee-earners to assist in the delivery of personal injury services to the clients. You will help them with tasks such as drafting witness statements, dealing with disclosure, liaising with / instructing experts, carrying out legal research and preparing trial / evidential bundles. The role will also involve some general administration including filing and typing, as well as otherwise supporting the team.
As a Paralegal, by way of example, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:
- Assist the team in all the facets of managing a mixed multi-track caseload
- Attend meetings and conferences (eg, with clients, witnesses, etc)
- Assist with the legal cost process
- Help to co-ordinate activities with your team and Legal PAs / support services, as appropriate, to ensure smooth running of client files and in general
- Drafting letters and documents (eg, Witness Statements, Case Summaries, letters of instruction, etc)
- Dealing with all aspects of disclosure
- Research (eg, quantum, liability, etc)
- Meeting deadlines (utilisation of electronic diary system)
- Maintaining files so that they (and you) adhere to the administrative systems and procedures (including all aspects of client care, Due Diligence and Money Laundering, etc)
- Attending internal and external courses as required
- Keeping up to date with law and practice
- General administration (eg, filing, file closing / opening, etc)
Knowledge, skills and experience required
Ideally, you will have at least the following:
- Paralegal (or equivalent) litigation experience (preferably in personal injury but not essential)
- Knowledge of law and legal principles and practice and procedure relevant to personal injury claims
- Good planning and prioritisation; to be highly organised and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Be proactive and able to work independently, as well as with others, on tasks set
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong client focus and a willingness to take responsibility for client care / matter-related work
- To be IT literate and able to use a case management system (specific training will be provided)
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with clients and all personnel at Ashtons Legal
- Have a flexible approach to fulfilling client requirements including the need to work beyond contractual hours where deemed necessary
Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
