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About us Ackroyd Legal is an international law firm with its headquarters based in the City of London. We are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK and are looking to recruit highly ambitious Legal Interns who are hungry to succeed and match our growth ambitions. We have an exciting year coming up with many opportunities to make a name for yourself in one of the most respected industries in the world. Job spec Job Type: 3-month Internship program with the potential of a full-time placement + training contact for successful candidates. Initially you will be focusing on the property sector, helping people purchase or sell their homes while building relationships with key property investors, development companies and housing associations. Your time will be split between a telesales based role that will give hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with many incentives on offer and also conducting legal administrative tasks. You will be working as part of a driven sales team who are looking to make a real difference in the property market and shadowing a solicitor to assist them with daily tasks. The role will involve having conversations with people that are ready to use a solicitor for their property transactions while assisting one of our solicitors with daily tasks. There will be no cold calling involved as every single potential client has expressed an interest to use our legal service and you will be responsible for pushing them over the line. The right person for this role will maintain a professional attitude at all times and full ongoing training will be provided. About you - Experience working in sales and understanding the conveyancing process is desirable, but not essential - Has a passion for law and looking to grow within the legal sector - Answering inbound enquiries and managing outbound new business - Confident, dynamic and an outside-of-the-box thinker - A self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and a true hunger for personal development. - Excellent English communication skills - Ability to work as part of a driven team Progression opportunities There will be plenty of opportunities to grow within your role and beyond. We are looking for the right person to offer them a training contract or progress into management within a few years as the firm undergo a number of positive changes and key partnership additions. The culture Many of our employees consider Ackroyd Legal as a fun and vibrant place to work. Our growth is aggressive and as such you will be part of a team that will be thinking on their feet and adapting smartly to changes and new opportunities. We do not operate as a typical law firm and as such have become a magnet for young and energetic lawyers looking to make a difference. We regularly arrange company wide incentives, staff outings and action packed activities evenings for all employees to attend. Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm Salary Travel expenses capped at £500 per month + commission only on 3 month internship program. A full time employment contract including a basic salary will be offered to all candidates who impress us during their internship. Location Aldgate, City of London HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like you, DM with your CV along with a message answering “Why should we hire you for this role?”

To maintain a basic caseload of around 180 Housing Disrepair Pre Litigation cases. This will include complying with the Housing Disrepair pre action protocol, assessing liability, drafting court documentation, issuing court proceedings via Part 7 CPR, complying with court directions, document and letter creating in addition to the use of the telephone/email, review of RICs report, review of medical records, collation of special damages, collage of medical evidence, submission of full details, negotiations and settlements. To comply at all time with the case management system and be responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of its information. To comply with all key dates including court directions, limitation and hearing dates. To be responsible for the pro-active maintenance of their own task pad. Identify any complications within their caseload and immediately refer to their team leader. To assess liability and make an initial assessment of special damages. Contact clients by telephone and maintain regular and pro-active telephone contact with clients as required by our SLA’s. To demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines and be self-sufficient. Be able to achieve financial and administrative targets on a monthly basis as set by their team leader. Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, including hours of working. To demonstrate a commercial awareness and a pro-active approach to all aspects of work. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, while maintaining responsibility for their own caseload. To comply with Lexcel and/or client service standards, client care and protocols. To demonstrate IT literacy by utilising a full range of internal and external systems inclusive of MS Outlook, MS Word and Pro Claim. To demonstrate effective planning, organisation and decision making skills and work to deadlines and time limits. To assess liability under the supervision of your Team Leader. To ensure that appropriate communication methods are utilised to ensure case progression. MAIN TASKS Comply with Pre Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims Assessing Liability Reviewing RIC’s report – Valuing Damages and Repairs Drafting Court Documents Issuing Part 7 Court Proceedings in accordance with the Company guidelines Complying with Court Directions Monitoring Limitation in accordance with the Company guidelines Reviewing & Valuing Medical Reports Collating Special Damages Dealing with incoming emails and acting upon the same appropriately Working on an individual caseload using Proclaim effectively. Chasing relevant parties for required information in order to progress the claim Dealing with incoming post. This could involve indexing post, actioning it, or transferring to the team who are dealing with the claim. Working within the firms SLA’s at all times

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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, document preparation, and case management. As a Paralegal Worker, you will work closely with attorneys to provide support in various legal matters. Responsibilities: Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and contracts Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel as needed Prepare exhibits and evidence for hearings and trials Assist attorneys in case preparation and management Coordinate with external parties, such as experts and other legal professionals Perform administrative tasks as required to support the legal team Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant Proficiency in legal research methods and resources Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software applications Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures Attention to detail and accuracy

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