Paralegal assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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 manage a caseload efficiently and effectively. You will be maintaining an independent caseload from inception to settlement or issuing. Responsibilities will involve handling a varied case load of pre-litigation NIHL work. Some supervision may also be required, however you will be overseen by the departmental Solicitors. This role would suit an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive who is looking to propel their career, however applications from varied experienced personnel is also encouraged as the firm offers training facilities to assist with career progression. Duties and Responsibilities Proactively working to settle claims on favourable terms for the client within M&S Law's operational policy and the relevant guidelines. Liaising with relevant parties and experts associated with the claim. Providing excellent customer service and ensuring cases are rotated and actioned within the guidelines whilst maintaining WIP. Liaising with the overall department about case strategy and progression. Previous experience in dealing with NIHL claims is essential, however all applications will be considered. Key Skills Passionate about customer service and care. Work well within a fast paced and close knit team environment. Good computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working. Excellent communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise your workload. Target / goal driven. Other Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Friday Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: up £25,000.00 per year Training contract opportunities Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time Immigration Solicitor to join our existing immigration team. We are currently looking for a passionate immigration paralegal/solicitor to join a fantastic legal firm based in the regional office in Blackburn. This friendly mid-size firm offers an excellent work life balance and the opportunity to progress your career in a positive, team-driven environment. You will be handling your own caseload of legal aid and private clients. This will be an interesting and diverse workload and the immigration paralegal/solicitor should be self-motivated with good drafting skills to prepare representations. Key attributes of the immigration solicitor include having strong work ethics, good immigration experience, good delivery of work, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a personality to match. The post-holder will need to have at least three years’ experience of providing advice, casework and representation in and immigration law. Current Experience should include: Spouse/Fiancé/unmarried partner in country/out country applications Indefinite Leave applications - all categories EEA applications All points based applications Further Leave to Remain applications Visitor Visas Appeals Detention/Bail applications British Nationality applications Asylum Claims Further Submissions Duties and Responsibilities To provide advice, casework, and representation to clients on all aspects of immigration and nationality law. This is largely individual casework based. Keep accurate and detailed case records and files for the continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring, and report preparation. To ensure that all advice and casework comply with all regulatory requirements. Work flexibly with other staff to ensure effective work. Contribute to the administration of the office to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the company. To keep up to date with the changes in relevant legislation. To read the relevant asylum and immigration law reports and other relevant materials. Ability to supervise other caseworkers and provide them with legal assistance as and when necessary. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience of handling complicated non-asylum immigration cases in particular Points Based applications. The applicant must be willing to travel to the regional offices at as and when required, this could be at short notice in order to meet client expectations. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

We are one of the North Wests leading Legal practices, specialising in Personal Injury, Defamation, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, and Abuse. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Official Injury Claims Portal team in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. As Legal Assistant on the OIC Portal team you will be progressing disputed claims through the Official Injury Claim portal in an accurate and efficient manner. You will be working individually with high attention to detail but also as part of the team. The team is currently broken down between Liability Admitted cases and Liability Disputed cases. On a daily basis you will be dealing with quantum and liability dispute cases, which are unable to be settled at Stage 2 in the OIC Portal. You will be required to either negotiate settlement or failing that, issue proceedings within the OIC Portal for the Court to determine liability or quantum at a final hearing. If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include: · General call queries/answering the team loop (Claimant and Third Party) · Reviewing Medical Evidence and valuing Whiplash Injuries · Reviewing Claimant’s Losses and Vehicle Related Losses including Credit Hire · Drafting Liability Witness Statements on behalf of the Claimant · Issuing proceedings through OIC Portal · Attending Conferences with Counsel About You: · Previous experience advantageous · Knowledge of admitted and disputed cases advantageous · Knowledge of computers particularly excel spreadsheets will be necessary · Good organisational skills · An ability to be able to prioritise work · An ability to work to deadlines and the demands of the team · An ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment

We are a firm of solicitors providing a wide range of legal services, but specialising in civil litigation. we are recruiting a General litigation paralegal to assist our solicitors with their litigated case loads in a variety of areas such as financial mis selling, RTA and Business Energy. Please note that this is an in person role and the successful candidate will work full-time in our offices located in Bolton. The role will involve drafting and assisting with various court documents and procedures and so attention to detail and excellent drafting skills are essential. Candidates must have a law degree or equivalent and would ideally have completed the LPC and or have experience of working on litigated civil litigation claims. The successful candidate will: Prepare and assist with the preparation of court documents including particulars of claim, witness statements and court bundles • Consider and take instructions work on small claims, fast track and multi track cases manage a caseload of files from inception to completion • Prepare and draft documents • Review and report on evidence • Interview clients to obtain key information • Work on a case management system • Improve their telephone skills • Diary and time management The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 12 months experience working as a paralegal

COMMERCIAL PARALEGAL Title: Paralegal Department: Commercial Paralegal Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £26,500 per annum Job Type: Full time, permanent Location: Manchester An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the Commercial Division of JMR Solicitors Limited Offices, provide administrative support to the partners and senior fee earners and undertake certain elements of fee earning under supervision. Entry Requirements: The successful candidate must hold an internationally recognised law degree and have an experience of two years of working in a law firm and at least 2 year experience in handling commercial matters. Required Experience: • Strong IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel • Excellent communication skills • Great attention to detail • Ability to work as a team and independently as required • Motivated, well organised, flexible with a can-do attitude • Ability to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines and the ability to work under pressure Responsibilities and Duties: • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases under supervision; • Generating suitable client care correspondence; • Preparing draft documents including lease’s and processing evidence; • Carrying out client work as allocated by the fee-earners; • Opening and maintaining files to expected standards; • Deputising for the fee earners in their absence, passing urgent issues to other senior fee-earners for guidance; • Undergoing such training as might be appropriate for the role; • Implementing any recommendations made by supervisor following monthly file reviews and ensuring these are dealt with promptly; • Providing academic and technical legal input for the preparation of legal templates, articles and other marketing materials; • Monitoring legal developments, in particular, laws, regulations and case laws; • Receiving and making telephone calls to and in relation to clients and attend upon clients as directed; • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of commercial matters. Required Skills: • The confidence and the ability to react to change whilst working within a pressurised environment. • Good organisational, time management and IT skills. • Dynamic approach to be able to work individually and within a collective team environment. • Possess excellent communication skills, internal and external, written and vocal. • High level of accuracy and very strong attention to detail, a target-driven personality. Next Steps: • If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV highlighting your relevant skills in relation to the above criteria. • If your application is successful, a member of JMR Solicitors Limited will be in contact to arrange a formal interview. • To find out more, please contact JMR Solicitors.

Our client is a well renowned Law firm that specialises in Personal Injury based in Blackburn.They mainly cover every area of Personal Injury from Road traffic accidents. Due to their continued success and growth, they are currently seeking 2 x Paralegals to join their Personal Injury department to assist in achieving the best possible results for their clients. We're offering you the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast paced organisation, whilst providing a supportive working environment where you will work towards a shared vision. As a Paralegal, you will progress Fast Track cases from start to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for our clients ensuring high level of services. The right person must have good attention to detail and the ability to handle a busy caseload under their own initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to progress in a career. There is also the possibility of remote working for the right candidate with relevant experience. Candidate must have experience in the following: Dealing with MOJ portal dealing with Third Party Insurers Reviewing Medical and Engineer Reports Valuing Medical Reports Negotiating Settlements Preapring Court Claim forms Preparing Trial Bundles including Witness Statements and Standard Disclosure

We are looking for an experienced Pre-Litigation Fee Earner in the Industrial Disease area of law To manage a caseload efficiently and effectively. You will be maintaining an independent caseload from inception to settlement or issuing. Responsibilities will involve handling a varied case load of pre-litigation Industrial Disease work. This role would suit an experienced Paralegal/Fee earner or Legal Executive who is looking to propel their career, however applications from varied experienced personnel is also encouraged as the firm offers training facilities to assist with career progression. Duties and Responsibilities Proactively working to settle claims on favourable terms for the client within our operational policy and the relevant guidelines. Liaising with relevant parties and experts associated with the claim. Providing excellent customer service and ensuring cases are rotated and actioned within the guidelines whilst maintaining WIP. Liaising with the overall department about case strategy and progression. Previous experience in dealing with NIHL/Industrial Disease claims is essential. Key Skills Passionate about customer service and care. Work well within a fast paced and close knit team environment. Good computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working. Excellent communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise your workload. Target / goal driven. Experience with MOJ portal and Proclaim is desirable. Managing a caseload

We are looking for an experienced Fee Earner in the Industrial Disease area of law To manage a caseload efficiently and effectively. You will be maintaining an independent caseload from inception to settlement or issuing. Responsibilities will involve handling a varied case load of pre-litigation Industrial Disease work. This role would suit an experienced Paralegal/Fee earner or Legal Executive who is looking to propel their career, however applications from varied experienced personnel is also encouraged as the firm offers training facilities to assist with career progression. Duties and Responsibilities Proactively working to settle claims on favourable terms for the client within the operational policy and the relevant guidelines. Liaising with relevant parties and experts associated with the claim. Providing excellent customer service and ensuring cases are rotated and actioned within the guidelines whilst maintaining WIP. Liaising with the overall department about case strategy and progression. Previous experience in dealing with NIHL/Industrial Disease claims is essential. Key Skills Passionate about customer service and care. Work well within a fast paced and close knit team environment. Good computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working. Excellent communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise your workload. Target / goal driven. Experience with MOJ portal and Proclaim is desirable. Managing a caseload