Paralegal Apprentice (Salary £17,000)

Speaking with prospective new clients, taking full initial instructions and passing on to the screening fee earner File openings in relation to new business enquiries Providing a highly organsied and competent telephone operator service, internally and externally Researching legal questions around ongoing cases when required Applying for medical records and chasing up disclosure requests when they become overdue When necessary make up the post each day and deliver to the post office Drafting non-runner letters Drafting complaint letters Drafting proof of evidence

Company Benefits:

Free onsite parking Enhanced company pension contributions where eligible Private medical insurance Contribution to gym membership fees (we pay up to 50% of reasonable monthly membership fees) 25 days holiday per year (full-time allowance – pro-rata for part-time employees) plus bank holidays Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year

Training:
Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship standard

Training Outcome:
Litigation Assistant– supporting a senior fee earner and handling a small, low value, caseload of their own, if there is a business need at the time the learning is complete

Employer Description:
Medical Solicitors help people who have suffered Clinical or Medical Negligence get the compensation they deserve. The organisation are specialists in what they do and provide the best legal and the highest standards of client care.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working