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Application deadline: 27th October 2024, midnight: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’re 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.About the role We have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team to support our claimants and lawyers with our international group claims. The &nbsp;role will primarily involve supporting the team’s emissions cases, as well as the team’s international &nbsp;cases. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of litigation, including liaising with clients, and provide administrative support to the team.The role may involve overseas travel. Consequently, you must be comfortable undertaking international travel.Overall purpose for this role<ul><li>To provide a reliable and efficient support service&nbsp;for clients and assist with general administration of group claims;</li><li>To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives;</li><li>To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set out below.&nbsp;</li></ul>Main duties and responsibilitiesCase Management<ul><li>To effectively manage group claims and ensure that accurate information and instructions are obtained from clients, that accurate records are maintained and that all files are kept up to date.</li><li>Assist with drafting documents, client liaison including interviewing clients and taking instructions, preparation of witness statements, research work, assist with negotiations and provide general administrative support.&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct legal and factual research and prepare research notes.</li><li>Assist the solicitor/ team in all aspects of litigation including preparation of correspondence/ documents, dealing with funding issues, preparing for court hearings / trial / settlement, instruction of experts, disclosure review, quantification of claims, costs assessment/ negotiations</li><li>To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed.</li><li>To pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work.</li><li>Supporting the research and development of new areas of practice for the firm.</li><li>In the absence of supervising fee-earner, ensure that urgent matters are referred to appropriate personnel.&nbsp;</li><li>To ensure that all work is conducted in compliance with SRA rules and the Civil Procedure Rules.</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>The role may require some overseas travel as and when necessary in order to perform the various roles identified above.&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting with organisation of overseas trips and with logistics relating to trips</li></ul>Client/ 3rd party management<ul><li>Communicate with clients/ other parties as and when necessary in a professional, courteous and efficient manner;</li><li>Monitor aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed.</li><li>Ensure documents and copies of correspondence are kept up to date and filed;</li><li>Ensure accuracy when updating client information on the relevant databases;</li><li>Ensure database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes;</li><li>Open new files and close old files as required.</li><li>Genuine interest in working with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard and timely manner;</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care;</li><li>Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders;</li><li>Experience in interviewing and liaising with clients and taking witness statements, dealing with clients sensitively and managing difficult conversations;</li><li>Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment;&nbsp;</li><li>Good academic background with legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.);</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office, with experience of Practice / Case Management Systems and electronic disclosure review platforms.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure.</li></ul>Document/ Data management<ul><li>Ensure documents and copies of correspondence are kept up to date and filed;</li><li>Ensure accuracy when updating client information on the relevant databases;</li><li>Ensure database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes;</li><li>Open new files and close old files as required. Any other tasks as might from time to time be required.</li></ul>Person specification&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Genuine interest in working with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard and timely manner;</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care;</li><li>Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders;</li><li>Experience in interviewing and liaising with clients and taking witness statements, dealing with clients sensitively and managing difficult conversations;</li><li>Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment;&nbsp;</li><li>Good academic background with legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.);</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office, with experience of Practice / Case Management Systems and electronic disclosure review platforms.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in or knowledge of any of these areas will be an added advantage: consumer law, human rights, group claims/class actions, automotive engineering&nbsp;</li></ul>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 &amp; paternity pay · Free breakfasts &amp; lunch every day.

Paralegal - International & UK Group Litigation - Leigh Day

Rolling application deadlineYour first step towards a successful career in lawWe believe that work experience is in an important step for undergraduates seeking to become solicitors. &nbsp;It provides undergraduates with the opportunity to experience life as a solicitor and to try their hand at completing exercises based on real cases to get a true feel for the work types we offer.&nbsp; It is also a great opportunity to learn more about SJP Law, and of course, it is also your chance to show us what you have to offer our firm. &nbsp;We are now offering flexible work experience opportunities, which will replace the traditional Summer Vacation Scheme.&nbsp;You can apply for work experience throughout the year and successful candidates will be offered a bespoke work experience placement at a mutually convenient time.&nbsp; Wherever possible, placements will involve physical time in our office, spending time with our Trainees, Solicitors and Directors, but virtual placements will also be considered.Real experienceOver the course of your placement, you will cover three different seats, in compensation, commercial and property, alongside an introduction to IT – providing you with experience working in different departments.During your time with us, you will get an authentic insight into what life is really like as a solicitor at a top independent law firm. It is a real opportunity for you to see whether a career as a solicitor is right for you, and whether you have got the necessary skills to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving industry.Successful candidatesOur work experience programme is designed for UK university students reading Law, and those studying allied arts subjects looking to undertake a Law conversion course in the future.We value candidates who successfully balance professionalism with communication, collaboration, and team spirit.&nbsp;Successful applicants will also be high achievers with outstanding academics, be committed to working hard, and have a genuine interest in pursuing a future career as a solicitor at our firm.Applications:To apply for a work experience placement at SJP Law, please submit a handwritten cover letter and a supporting CV to our Human Resources Manager, Kirsty White

Work experience (unpaid) - rolling basis - SJP Law

Application deadline: 31 March 2025We run a series of very successful and popular week-long vacation placements in June and July each year in our Hull office.Who do we want?You must be available for a week in the summer of 2025 (applications for 2024 are closed)At that time you should have completed the second year of a law degree, or the third year of an academic non-law degree, and be looking to start a training contract in September 2027.You must have the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and, if you have not already done so, you must be on target to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree.Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude. We expect our staff to be motivated and enthusiastic, and we look for these qualities in our work experience students.Unlike some firms, we do not believe that work experience should involve photocopying or making tea! You will work on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and lawyers by getting involved in drafting documents, conducting research, meeting clients and going to court.Our programme is organised to allow you to spend time in each of the firm's core departments to experience the sort of work we do. We structure our placements like a mini training contract, and a detailed timetable will be issued to you at the start of your placement.You will participate in group exercises and attend a range of informal presentations to learn how Rollits operates as a business. At the end of the week you will be required to make a presentation to members of the firm and your work experience colleagues. And we don't forget about the social side of things so you will be given the opportunity to meet our lawyers and trainees outside of work in a social setting.A work experience placement at Rollits is an excellent opportunity to gain a true insight into our firm, its culture and its people. The programme we run is an important part of our recruitment process and as such we aim to ensure that your experience will be practical, informative and as true to life as a Trainee Solicitor as possible. The more you put into the placement the more you will get out of it; its purpose is as much for you to assess us as it is for us to assess you!How to ApplyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it together with a covering letter to our training principal.Our work experience programme is unpaid.&nbsp;Rollits is an equal opportunities employer.

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