Legal assistant

Job purpose: Undertake a variety of data gathering, chasing and information recording activities, on behalf of a fee earner, to facilitate the rapid settlement of cases and the closure of files.

• Graduate in law or law related subject with previous RTA paralegal experience would be an advantage however training will be provided for the right candidate.
• The daily legal assistant duties will involve but may not be limited to;

• Follow up on outstanding instructions, documents and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales. 
• Make payment requests using the appropriate payment request process for the client and chase to ensure payments are received and dispatched within required deadlines 
• Complete initial steps in recovery of our client’s claim 
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011. 
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties to support fee earners and the team as required, which may include: 
• Arranging medical appointments for claimants 
• File closure/transfer activities
• Contacting medical agencies to ensure medical reports are received within required timescales. 
• Undertaking telephone negotiations with credit hire organisations 
• Pursuing settlement as quickly as possible 
• Liaising with insurers and other interested parties where necessary

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Law graduate or experience of working in a legal environment desirable 
• Ability to use own initiative 
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads 
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills 
• Good telephone negotiation skills 
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required 
• Ability to make decisions 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a case management system preferred 

Competencies: 

• Excellent communication 
• Prioritising and organising 
• Adaptability 
• Tenacity 
• Assertiveness 
• People skills 
• Commercial awareness 
• Drive to succeed  

Working hours: 

This is a full time position with core working hours of 35 per week.

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing date: 31st July 2015 

Please email [email protected] with a copy of your CV if you are interested in applying for this role.