Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Volume
Motor Team - Edinburgh office
We are looking to recruit a Paralegal /
Senior Paralegalto join our specialist Volume Motor team
based in the Edinburgh office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a
background of Motor/RTA fee earning and
will be competent of running a defendant caseload of litigated
matters.
Expected to:
Handle a caseload of c70 files at any
one time.
Deal with all procedural aspects from
issue through to trial.
Draft all pleadings.
Demonstrate the ability to value
personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
Assess claims for special damages.
Negotiate settlement where appropriate
using persuasive arguments.
Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
Prepare witness statements for use in
court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
Attend conferences with counsel when required.
Liaise with other professionals such as
claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and
the insurer clients.
Have strong organisation skills and be
able to use a case management system.
Ensure all Management Information is
completed timely and accurately.
Adhere to client SLA requirements in
terms of reporting and updates.
Have strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience
is essential.
A high level of accuracy and attention
to detail.
The ability to meet deadlines and work
efficiently by managing time in a fast pace environment.
A Professional manner with the ability
to build relationship internally and externally.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law
firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
In return, you will benefit from being part of an
organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our
friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and
development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.
If you are interested in applying, then feel free to
apply by clicking on the below link or feel free to call Jonathan
Brett on 0161 240 2820 or email me at Jonathan.Brett@clydeco.com for more details.
Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and
diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50
Inclusive Employer.
