Housing Disrepair Fee Earner (MSL)

Personal Injury Litigator is required by a dynamic, fast paced and well established, multi-service Law firm in Blackburn, Lancashire. The successful Personal Injury Litigator will have at least 5 years’ experience as a Litigator. You will have strong interpersonal skills & case management system experience along with having the ability to manage your own workload effectively. This is a terrific opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career as an RTA Litigator. The Role & Requirements: You will handle a Caseload of 50-60 files, which will predominately be RTA. Excellent communication and time management skills. The ability to build and nurture strong relationships with clients. It is essential that you possess minimum 5 years’ Litigation experience. You will quantify damages, prepare client statements and identify and prepare cases for litigation. Handling files by way of obtaining medical reports, liaising with clients, disclosing reports and attempting to reach settlement or issuing cases in line with company expectations. It is imperative that you are IT Literate, with experience using: Microsoft Excel, Case Management Systems & Outlook etc. Vacancy Information: Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary range (DOE): £25,000 to £30,000 Job type: Permanent Experience: 1+ years Litigation experience Job Section: Private Practice Full Time

We are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our first class, specialist Disease department, 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. The Paralegal will support fee earner(s) in their handling of client matters, ensuring a pro-active and high level of client care and compliance with the National Practice Standards. If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include: File Management Under supervision manage client matters according to NPS and ensure a high level of client care. Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters. Finance Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed to enable achievement of personal fee budget and support fee earners in the achievement of theirs. About You: Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant. Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35) Relevant work experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders. Commercially aware and highly motivated. Proactive; Good attention to detail; Excellent time management and organisational skills We are offering a salary of £21,000 - £24,000 Dependant Upon Experience

Paralegal - Fast Track - RTA/EL/PL Cases - Blackburn We are looking to attract a Paralegal to join our Team. 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, as well as a team, sound knowledge of the workings of the MOJ portal, stages 1-3 and non portal matters alike, as well as dealing with high value credit hire claims. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal firm and build an exciting future with an innovative legal firm, apply below as we're interested in hearing from you. Job Type: Full-time Reference ID: Paralegal - Fast Track - RTA/EL/PL Cases - Blackburn Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent Salary: From £18,000.00 - £22,000.00 per year

Senior Medical Negligence Litigation Executive - (Solicitor 3 years' + PQE) £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience A great new opportunity has come up for an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer to join a well known litigation firm in Bolton! Offering a fantastic salary of up to £45,000, this role is perfect for qualified or non-qualified Clinical Negligence Lawyers with at least 3 years' of experience. This role will see you responsible for : Handling your own varied caseload of both pre-litigated and litigated Clinical Negligence files, including both fast and multi-track matters Deal with cases independently and without supervision from start to finish Support junior staff members to ensure that they are given the best possibilities for success Work to targets set by the firm and ensure that these are met or exceeded at all times Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim. Undertaking Court Telephone Hearings Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems Correspondence and telephone calls Reviewing files Ideally, you will be an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer who has dealt with these cases for at least 3 years. Whilst it is preferable to be a qualified solicitor this is not a necessity, although exposure to more complex multi-track files is essential. You will be confident in litigation, and have the confidence to independently work on your own caseload with little supervision (although there will be a support network in place).

Industrial Disease Fee Earner We are delighted to be working with a well-established law firm that have a leading reputation in the field of Industrial Disease and Personal Injury work. Our client is looking to expand their sizeable Industrial Disease department at their Pontefract office and is keen to hear from Paralegals, non-qualified fee earners and Chartered Legal executives with upwards of two years Industrial Disease fee earning experience. You will be largely dealing with Noise Induced Hearing Loss cases on behalf of the claimant, with a mix of pre- litigated and litigated cases. You will also be dealing with some other Industrial Disease matters from time to time. An Industrial Disease fee earner is required due to growth • Pre and Post Litigation experience is essential • Prioritise a caseload • Work with minimal supervision • Have a proven billing record • Experience of handling your own caseload is essential • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills • Good drafting skills • Strong negotiating skills All levels of qualification are welcomed provided you have upwards of two years strong Industrial Disease experience. This is not an opportunity to miss out on.

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

Our client is a dedicated personal injury law firm based in Blackburn. They have an outstanding team of Solicitors who are renowned for their expertise in Personal Injury, Data Breach, Medical Negligence and Immagration. They also deal with very high quality Clinical and Medical Negligence personal injury cases and have grown steadily over the past few years. As a result of their success they are now looking for a Solicitor/Fee Earner with experience of working in a fast paced, cost driven environment. Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Clinical Negligence files, both straightforward and complex Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim. Undertaking Court Telephone Hearings Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems Correspondence and telephone calls Reviewing files Being part of the support for junior staff Personal Specification: Qualified Solicitor or high level experience in Fee Earning. 3+ years PQE in managing a medical/clinical negligence caseload Confident in litigating matters from start to Finish. Excellent customer care skills. Hard working and able to work from own initiative with minimal supervision. Keen Commercial awareness.

We are seeking a Housing Disrepair Paralegal with experience to join a very successful team based in Blackburn. Role responsibilities The incoming Housing Disrepair Paralegal will be joining a very successful team working on a caseload of Housing Disrepair files. The specialist team all handle a variety of files surrounding Property Litigation and Housing Disrepair and you will be required to run your own caseload of both pre litigated and litigated files from start to finish. Person specification Applications are sought from experienced Paralegals or Fee Earners with at least 12 months' experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience in this area is essential, although a general property litigation background will also be considered. Any experience in Cavity Wall or Japanese Knotweed would also be desirable for this role. About the Company The firm is a highly successful law firm based in Blackburn with offices. They have a very successful specialist Housing Disrepair team and this is a great opportunity to work alongside some very skilled lawyers. They offer a very competitive salary, training, and some very generous other benefits such as other a generous holiday allowance.

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

Role and Responsibilities We are an ever-growing law firm with our head office in Blackburn. We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Private Client (Wills and Probate) department. The role covers all areas of Private Client, to include Will drafting and advice, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration, both Probate and Intestacy to include Inheritance taxable estates. Essential: 2-4 years established experience in Private Client Ability to manage own case load with minimal supervision in accordance with firm procedures and processes Ability to conduct meetings with clients in a professional manner Ability to assess legal issues, advise and draft documents accordingly Ability to work independently and undertake file admin independently Ability to conduct legal research Ability to assist Head of Department with department growth to include development of long term client relationships and assisting and attending business development activities Desirable: Experience in Trust Administration to include the set up of trust, taxation on trusts and HMRC’s Trust Registration scheme Experience in advising on high net worth matters to include tax mitigation Home visits to see clients may be required so ideally someone who drives and has access to their own vehicle Day to day duties: Attending upon clients to take instructions relating to Private Client matters and advising according to the circumstances Setting up case files Running case files from start to completion Drafting documents to include detailed attendance notes, letters to clients, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorneys, Inheritance Tax paperwork, etc, and ensuring the files comply with the law in this area and the firm procedures. Executing documents with clients Billing files Some networking will be included in the role, as and when required. Key skills and abilities Competent use of Microsoft office and Excel Competent use of a Case Management System, preferably Proclaim Confident telephone manner Able to use initiative and work as a team member To assist and work appropriately and considerately with other fee earners and support staff To attend and participate in any meetings of the department or the firm when required Competence & Development Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant practice area(s) keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law Ensure continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs To participate in and engage with supervision in respect of your work Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems with a proactive approach to the introduction of new systems Compliance Act in accordance with the proper professional standards and regulations of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and all other relevant bodies To follow all policies and procedures contained within the Office Manual To identify and report any risks to the COLP, COFA or Money Laundering Reporting Officer where necessary