ParalegalLitigation Executive - Motor
ParalegalLitigation Executive - Motor
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join the Motor team to be based in our Birmingham office.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity namely: insurance transport construction energy trade and commodities. It is globally integrated offering a comprehensive range of contentious and noncontentious legal services and commerciallyminded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be aRTA fee earner competent running a defendant caseload of litigated fast track matters with a minimum of 12 months experience.
Expected to:
- Handle a caseload of c65 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.
- Conduct own telephone advocacy.
- Liaise with other professionals such as claimants 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous RTA litigation/fast track experience.
- 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.
In return you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for our clients and our firm. We:
- Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firmfirst mentality to achieve success
- Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients keeping them at the centre of everything we do
- Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
- Act boldly We seek new opportunities take action and learn as we go recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
What We Offer
Were always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits youll have access to as part of our team
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working 2 days in the office 3 days at home (subject to client and work demands)
- Pension scheme
- Group income protection
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Holiday purchase
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym subsidy
If you are interested in applying then feel free to apply by clicking on the below link or call Sarah Kennedy on 0 or email me at for more details.
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Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
