Paralegal

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Bolton is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support its Claims Management team. You will manage case documents, liaise with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a legal environment and strong communication skills. You'll enjoy benefits like 25 days of holiday, health plans, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year

Pension Contribution

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of following a semi-prescribed programme of work.
• Dealing with calls and enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Update case management system with various file allocations.
• Draft routine court documents such as AOS and Court Orders.
• Liaise with Courts, Counsel, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under own initiative

IT Literate

Proficient in MS Office

Education

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Claims/Case Management system

Alpha-numerical filing systems

Job description

Paralegal

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

To undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the non-delegated Litigation team in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s.

Key Accountabilities

• Update case management system with file allocations, diary dates, directions, applications and orders as well as general activity, ensuring accurate recording of activity to allow progress tracking.
• Drafting of routine court documents. Examples may include AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders, Witness Summons and precedent based applications.
• Liaising with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts, Witnesses, Insureds and brokers to progress the case. Examples of tasks include requesting and providing updates; requests for extensions to comply with directions; dealing with GP, hospital, OH and Personnel mandates; booking Counsel for hearings and conferences; and appointments with experts.
• 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.
• Diarising and updating CRU.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Undertaking additional ad‑hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team, as required and may include: Undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum so as to provide File Handlers with basic information to be able to progress the claims. Undertake administration duties on files, such tasks may include completion of MI; drafting write‑off forms, requesting final bills and dealing with billing queries; and file closure/transfer activities.

Working Hours 35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Bolton

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable.

• Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information
• Demonstrable experience of following a semi‑prescribed programme of work.
• Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public.
• Gathering and recording information.
• Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload
• IT Literate
• Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system
• Proficient in the use of alpha‑numerical filing systems
• GCSE grade A‑C in Maths and English or equivalent

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation