Personal Injury Legal Assistant
3 days ago
Liverpool
A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy MOJ Stage 3 team in Liverpool. You will primarily deal with admitted liability claims, assisting with the progression and settlement of quantum while providing a high standard of client service. Key Responsibilities • Handling general telephone queries and responding to correspondence from claimants and third parties, • Managing MOJ administration and dealing with incoming court correspondence, • Reviewing claimant losses and vehicle-related losses, including Credit Hire claims, • Drafting accurate and timely witness statements, • Preparing and submitting court proceedings packs via the MOJ Portal, • Issuing proceedings through the relevant courts, • Preparing court bundles and assisting with counsel instructions, • Supporting the wider team with the efficient progression of claims The Ideal Candidate: • Previous experience within a personal injury environment and a understanding of the MOJ Portal and Stage 3 process, • Knowledge of admitted and disputed liability claims, • Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • The ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively, • Strong time-management skills and the ability to work to deadlines, • The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment, • A proactive, motivated and team-focused approach Benefits: • Competitive salary, • 23 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off and 8 bank holidays, • Career development, • Income protection, • Dental plan, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Workplace pension scheme, • Free onsite weekly classes and wellbeing programmes, • Discounted onsite restaurant and cafe