Cathedral Appointments currently has an exceptional opportunity for a junior Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join a leading law firm in Taunton as a Trainee Paralegal. This role would be ideal for someone who is looking to progress their career within Personal Injury. The successful candidate will receive full training and will also have access to fantastic progression opportunities, including CILEx support.
Responsibilities:
- After a period of training, you will run your own caseload of personal injury files, primarily fast track cases
- You will pursue claims through the MOJ portal and personal injury protocol to settlement or issue of proceedings
- You will liaise with clients, insurers, expert witnesses and solicitors
- You will utilise a case management system
- You will be responsible for time recording and financial targets
Requirements:
- You will ideally be a Law graduate or equivalent with some legal experience gained either as a Legal Assistant or a junior Paralegal- my client is open to the area of law you have experience within but the priority is that you must be keen to progress your career within Personal Injury
- You will have good office experience, with exceptional administration skills
- You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- You will be able to use your own initiative and work to strict deadlines
If you are looking to progress your career within Personal Injury law, then this may be the perfect opportunity you. The firm are based in Taunton, but remote working opportunities are available. However, you would still need to live within a commutable distance in order to work in and attend the office as required. On offer is a competitive starting salary, a friendly and supportive team, and great training. Please get in touch with Sophia Damshenas at Cathedral Appointments today.
Reference: 7699
Closing Date: Please note that we will accept applications up to the closing date, however all suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received, and the client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
If you have the skills and experience stated, please apply NOW!
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