Paralegal in Personal Injury at Leigh Day

Application deadline: midnight, 31 October 2024

About the team
Our asbestos litigation team specialises in handling a range of complex, sensitive and often life limiting claims brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. We have represented many clients whose cases have gone on to change the law in relation to asbestos related diseases.

About the role
We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team in Liverpool to support our clients and lawyers with our asbestos related cases.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice for all.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience in drafting legal documents; preparing client care documents.
• Demonstrable experience in sorting and producing a review of medical and financial records, liaising with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
• Good academic background with Legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.).
• Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
• Proven ability in meeting / interviewing clients, taking witness statements, dealing sensitively and managing difficult situations and conversations. 
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
• Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment. 
• Proven ability to be self-sufficient in relation to administration, typing and IT requirements.

Desirable

• Relevant paralegal experience in claimant Asbestos / Industrial Disease while not essential, will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience in preparing CFA documents; statements and benefits applications; requesting National Insurance histories.

For more information, please review the job description via Apply link.

Application Process
Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by 31st October 2024, midnight:

• A covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period.
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• The completed application form.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work.  We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

Employee Benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We are not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.