PARALEGAL : Pontefract : 14K Salary Role The primary role of the Paralegal is to provide direct support to his/her Principal to enable the Principal to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include (but will not be limited to) the main responsibilities given below. The Paralegal is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative. ? Attendance on clients and others in order to take statements, obtain information, make appointments and complete Legal Services Commission (LSC) forms. ? Liaise between clients and experts and between clients and supervisor and with the other side as requested. ? Dealing with client queries and reporting to the appropriate fee earner. ? Preparing standard legal forms. ? Preparing and filing court documents ? Fixing dates for Court hearings and liasing with Counsel and court to find mutually convenient dates. ? Arranging conferences with Counsel and liaising with client, solicitor, barrister and experts. ? Preparation of bills and/or liase with costs draftsman. ? Preparing LSC forms ? Liase with The Accident Line as requested ? Carry out benefit queries and deal with call queries ? Liase with Welfare Benefits Advisor and accounts department as required. ? Obtain periodic payments on account as agreed by the fee earner. ? Carry relevant searches. ? To undertake other duties such as researching law, searching old files, obtaining documents, transporting clients, running errands and supporting fee earners as and when required Candidate skills ? Good client care skills ? GCSE English grade C or above ? Commitment to become fully knowledgeable in Personal Injury Law through undertaking relevant training. A full and detailed job description and benefits package is available on application providing you possess the relevant skills and experience. Package PARALEGAL : Pontefract : 14K Salary Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 Key words : Paralegal : Legal : Legal Administrator : Fee earner 12000.0000 Speciality: Other Legal. Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

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