Paralegal

Paralegal
Slough
£22,300 + bonus
I am currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity on behalf of a law firm based in Slough. You will be joining the firm as a Litigation Executive / Paralegal and will be managing your own case load within Personal Injury claims. This role requires a law graduate or equivalent, who has gained further qualifications such as their LPC or SQE or experience working within a law firm.
Job duties:
* Being responsible for own case load from start to finish
* Managing high volumes of PI claims
* Liaising with external organisations
* Assisting with initial instructions including client contact, telephone interviews and appointments
* Providing assistance to client where relevant
* Assisting with collecting notes and reviewing and researching legal matters
* Drafting letters to clients
* Carrying out other admin duties when required
* Instructing counsel and preparing infant settlement hearings
Requirements:
* Knowledge with legal procedures
* A genuine interest in litigation and law
* Demonstrable experience within a law firm OR proven interest to work within law demonstrated by further qualifications within law.
* Excellent communication skills
* Similar experience is ideal
Great working hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Pension, life cover, birthday leave, Christmas shut down, Team lunches, excellent bonus scheme.
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate you have relevant legal qualifications, ideally a law graduate or equivalent, plus you have either started or completed your SQE or LPC.
If you are looking to kick start your career within law and work for a highly reputable and well-known firm who offer good career prospects then please email me your CV today!
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