About the role

  • Paralegal in the Volume Motor Team managing litigated matters in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Handling caseloads, drafting pleadings, and liaising with various professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a caseload of c70 files at any one time.
  • Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
  • Draft all pleadings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
  • Assess claims for special damages.
  • Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
  • Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
  • Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
  • Attend conferences with counsel when required.
  • Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients.
  • Have strong organisation skills and be able to use a case management system.
  • Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately.
  • Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

  • Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast pace environment.
  • A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally.

Benefits

  • flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Paralegal, Volume

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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