Paralegal
Acs are looking for a Paralegal to join an established Liverpool based firm.
To assist fee earners in running a caseload of litigated fast track and multi track EL & PL files within the retail sector.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Diarising tasks and court directions
- Filing A/K of Service and Defences
- Drafting court applications and, consent orders
- Attending trials with Counsel
- Conducting court hearings (applies only if the person has the relevant experience
- Instructing Investigators
- Instructing experts
- Reviewing and assessing evidence
- Considering medical records
- Drafting questions to Experts
- Drafting disclosure lists
- Reviewing/amending witness statements
- Reviewing and assessing liability evidence
- Arranging surveillance
- Drafting Instructions to Counsel
- Preparing Directions questionnaires , Pre trial checklists and other court forms/ information requests
- Drafting reports and updates to Insured and Insurer
- Discussing cases by telephone with Insured and Insurer
- Getting to know the Insured’s business
- Attending client meetings and any other relevant internal meetings
- Sourcing experts
- Arranging appointments
- Advising on quantum
- Maintenance of case management system in respect of current position/ reserves
- Payment requests
- Arranging surveillance
- Time recording
Candidate Requirements
- A good working knowledge of CPR
- Knowledge/experience of EL/PL Claims (desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Confident in communicating with Clients
- Adheres to guidelines and procedures
- A proactive attitude to work
- IT skills in particular Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience of meeting financial targets (desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
