Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 per annum, Inc benefits
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
- Location: Chichester
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and ability
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Paralegal to join my client's personal injury department. The successful candidate will have experience in handling higher value multi-track cases through to trial, providing expert advice and support to our clients.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Advising clients and taking instructions to effectively manage their cases.
- Handling Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and After The Event (ATE) insurance.
- Analysing disclosures to build strong cases.
- Preparing witness statements that accurately convey the client’s situation.
- Providing clear instructions to experts and counsel to ensure the best possible outcomes.
- Assisting with the preparation of directions, costs budgets, and other essential court documents.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing multi-track personal injury cases through to trial.
- Strong understanding of CFAs and ATE insurance.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess disclosures and evidence.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive witness statements.
- Experience in instructing experts and counsel effectively.
- Familiarity with court procedures, including the preparation of directions and costs budgets.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary reflecting experience and ability.
- Full-time position with standard office working hours.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.
To apply for this Legal position, please submit your CV, ensuring that it reflects your relevant experience in personal injury law.