Paralegal Apprenticeship

We are a specialist law firm with an expert team of solicitors and barristers dedicated to providing excellent client care and a responsive legal service.

Responsibilities:

• Support the fee earner in all aspects of the management of cases.
• Take full liability and quantum statements from clients at the outset of a case.
• Take statements from clients and witnesses, drafting these as appropriate.
• Represent clients at hearings PADs and ISH.
• Undertake progress chasing work as per aspects of workflow allocated by fee earner and deal with some routine post under supervision.
• Consider limitation from the medical records.
• Check medical records are complete and arrange pagination.
• Draft letters of instruction to experts.
• Begin quantification of a claim and gather financial information for schedule of damages.
• Attend to clients on the telephone and in person to provide updates on progress and to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Negotiate with third parties and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcome for the client.
• Deal with post-issue claims, including instructing, working with barristers, and producing bundles and pre-trial checklists.
• Complete drafting as required including schedule of losses, PAD applications, and any other documentation as required.
• Assess quantum and attend conferences with Counsel.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all of the firm's and customer’s documentation and information.
• Be flexible and adaptable in taking on new roles within limits of capabilities.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Training:

• Your academic training will be provided by BPP Legal.
• Off the Job Training is provided one day per week on an Academic Day which is taken from home.
• You will be required to attend Mentoring Meetings.
• You will be required to attend various sessions which are held throughout the year.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Academic day one day per week for college course and off the job training.

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