Assistant Paralegal

Liverpool - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pro Insurance currently has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Paralegal to join the newly formed Pro legal team.

Pro currently operates a hybrid working model. The majority of this role will be working at home with travel to the Glasgow Liverpool or Horsham office on a weekly basis and other offices as and when required.

Purpose of Role

To provide dedicated legal support to the Managing Director and Legal Directors managing a caseload of disease-related claims (e.g. noise inducted hearing loss asbestos related conditions) and abuse related claims. The role requires a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in supporting the progression of cases efficiently and sensitively.

Main Responsibilities

The role will be to independently manage and progress a case load of litigated disease and illness/non-recent abuse claims and include the following responsibilities:

Assist in the day-to-day management of active claims including drafting correspondence preparing court documents and maintaining case files.
Liaise with clients experts counsel and third parties under solicitor supervision.
Monitor key dates and deadlines ensuring timely compliance with procedural requirements.
Review and collate medical records employment history and other relevant documentation.
Prepare bundles for court hearings conferences and settlement meetings.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on case management systems.
Conduct legal research on relevant case law procedural rules and statutory provisions.
Draft witness statements instructions to counsel and summaries of expert evidence.
Provide the highest level of client care at all times

Knowledge and skills

Experience of running disease & illness / abuse claims (preferably from a defendant perspective)
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
Excellent IT skills with experience in the Microsoft suite (Outlook Excel PowerPoint & Word).
Ability to identify problems complaints and risk management
Experience in working on a case management system desirable but full training will be provided.

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The Company

Pro is a specialist outsourcing and consulting company focused solely on the insurance and reinsurance industries.

We work with clients to identify changes needed to improve their business processes minimise operating overheads and implement the controls required to meet new regulations delivering tailored solutions to meet clients needs.

Our UK offices are in Gloucester Glasgow Liverpool Horsham and central London. We are also a global company with offices in the United States Cologne and Unna (Germany) and Argentina. We also operate a hybrid working model so you can work at home and in the office.

We provide expert support in the areas of underwriting claims management financial and technical accounting and risk and auditing utilising the best technology available on the market and adopting a proactive approach.

Pro Values

We commit concrete actions and do what we promise.

With integrity at the heart of every decision we focus on what will add most value.

We are curious creative and insightful. We are not afraid to evolve.

We are inclusive. We help each other and our clients to shine.

We bring drive and enthusiasm to our work.

Benefits

Training & Development

we have inhouse Learning and Development team that will support you giving you the tools to succeed.

Employee referral scheme

Staff bonus for introducing a candidate that we employ as a result of that introduction.

Pension scheme

Company pension contribution up to 10%.

Documents

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Pro Insurance currently has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Paralegal to join the newly formed Pro legal team.Pro currently operates a hybrid working model. The majority of this role will be working at home with travel to the Glasgow Liverpool or Horsham office on a weekly basis and oth...