Trainee Paralegal (Motor Recoveries)

Job description

Please note this role may close early if we have sufficient applications.

We are a full service legal Company committed to delivering high-quality professional services in a cost-effect and approachable manner to institutions, businesses and individuals.

Purpose:

An opportunity has arisen for Trainee Paralegals to join our recoveries pre-litigation services team in our Leeds city centre office. The role is within a very fast paced environment, acting for large insurer clients. It involves running a high volume caseload of motor recovery, non-personal injury cases and is largely a front line telephone based service. You will be liaising with claimants and other parties to gather information about their motor recoveries claim in order to prepare for litigation; advising them and the insurer about the best legal action to take if any.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Dealing with phone calls to and from clients and third parties to obtain information and assess prospects;

• Giving legal advice on prospects of a motor recoveries claim;

• Typing and sending letters to clients;

• Pursuing claims through pre-litigation stages, making full use of our case management system;

• Complying fully with agreed service standards;

• Dealing with administrative procedures as required.

Skills/Competencies required:

• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner;

• The ability to prioritise and organise your work;

• Working as a member of a team;

• Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word);

• Effective numeracy & literacy skills;

Experience:

• Experience of working in a customer focused service environment is desirable but not essential;

• A genuine interest in law;

Education:

5 G.C.S.Es at grade C or above including English & Mathematics, or equivalent.

Why Join us?

With Investors in People accreditation since 1998, we positively encourage our employees to progress and develop within the Company. We recognise that our continued growth and success is the direct result of our employee’s contributions and we want to help you exceed the needs of relevant CPD requirements, regardless of the role.

Our wide range of benefits, include a generous holiday entitlement, flexible benefits (including pension, childcare vouchers, bikes for work and health screening), bonus scheme and development opportunities. We have active social committees and support various charities/fundraising events across the UK.

Lyons Davidson prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and is committed to, and realises the benefits of, having a diverse workforce.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check and Standard criminal record check. This information will only be used to assess suitability for employment insofar as it is relevant.