Paralegals Work, Jobs in Wigan, Gtm (with Salaries)

Fast Track Limitation File Handler
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Litigation Assistant
Thompsons Solicitors —Liverpool
- £27,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Fast Track Quantum File Handler
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Legal Motor Claims Handler
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Conveyancing Assistant
Eden & Co Solicitors —Manchester
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
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2d
Litigation Paralegal - numerous opportunities
The SQE Route —Manchester
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson
ARC Costs —Bolton
- £20,000 - £23,500 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Apprentice Paralegal
Greenhalgh Kerr —Wigan
- £17,000 - £18,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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5d
Paralegal
Your Housing Group —Warrington
- £37,000 - £41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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5d
Claims Opportunities – All Office Locations Considered
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Pre Litigation Legal Assistant - Court Team
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Paralegal in Clinical Negligence
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
14d
RTA Personal Injury Pre Litigation Fee Earners/Paralegals
Hawker Jones Solicitors —Preston
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Paralegal Military Deafness
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Employee discount
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13h
Junior Costs Negotiator
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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13d
RTA Legal Assistant
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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1d
Trainee Costs Draftsman/Paralegal
Civil & Commercial Costs Ltd —Manchester
- £23,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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12d
Fast Track File Handler
Keoghs —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Private Client Paralegal
Birchall Blackburn Law —Leyland
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
2d
Fast Track Liability Handler
Keoghs —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
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Fast Track Limitation File Handler

Keoghs -
Bolton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Company pension
Tech scheme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Quantum assessment for claims settlement
GCSE
Mentoring junior staff
Motor insurance claims handling
Case record updates
Microsoft Office Suite
ISO 9001
Insurance claims handling experience
Legal drafting
Court statement preparation
Witness statement preparation
Communication skills
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Description

This role is positioned within our Volume Motor Litigation Unit which deals with motor litigation across MOJ, OICP, Small Claims and Fast Track claims to the value of £25k. The unit is made up of distinct file handler teams managing the different work types previously mentioned.

The unit offers clear progression pathways, both technically and operationally allowing candidates to continue their career journey within the business.

The role of Fast Track Limitation File Handler is within our Specialist Limitation Team manging a caseload of MOJ / OICP litigation case that have reached limitation. The role will also involve providing guidance to junior handlers within the team.

All claims would be handled on behalf of key insurer clients as Defendant.

The role would suit an established Fast Track Litigator looking for opportunities to enhance their knowledge in this niche area.

Full induction training will be provided along with continued on the job training and supervision as required initially.

Key Accountabilities

Independent management of a caseload of MOJ and OICP limitation , including effective planning and organising of the workload to ensure Court deadlines are met.
Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards
Analysis of the available evidence to create an initial case strategy on quantum.
Undertake effective telephone discussions and negotiations with the client, Defendant, third party insurer and third party Solicitors to pursue the efficient and appropriate settlement of cases and apportionment of costs
Proofing witnesses, assessing their evidence and drafting statements
Drafting of Court document and complying with all Court deadlines.
Instructing, briefing and liaising with Counsel.
Undertaking court telephone hearings ensuring progress is maximised and all actions are completed to bring cases to settlement
Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making.
Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team
Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements
Updating reports upon receipt of evidence as required.
Adhering to Client Guidelines
Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested
Effective management of the CRU and NHS process
Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
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Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Previous experience of handling own caseload of litigated claims (either in a defendant or claimant role)
Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
Efficient in a process driven environment
Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude
Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations
Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to compose professional written communications
Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail
Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
Effectively work within a team
Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office)
Good standard of education – 5 GCSE’s grade C/5 or equivalent including maths and english

Preferred

Established experience in law through further education or experience.
File handling experience within a law practice or Insurer.
Good understanding of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles.
Experience of Indemnity Principles and CCFAs

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

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.

With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.

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