Paralegal (Fixed-Term) - Injury Dispute Resolution at Geldards
Geldards · Cardiff, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Cardiff
Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a paralegal to join our Injury Dispute Resolution team within our Cardiff office on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for you to work alongside experienced solicitors to provide legal advice and guidance to commercial and private clients in an effective and cost-effective manner. The role is to start within the team as soon as possible.
Duties include
- Assisting senior lawyers with clinical negligence and personal injury claims in the High Court and County Court
- Applying for ATE insurance
- Arranging conferences with counsel
- Taking notes of client meetings/case conference
- Completing Court forms
- Approaching expert witnesses and drafting letters of instruction
- Collating and reviewing medical records
- Client on boarding and general administration
- Demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
- Complying with the Firm’s internal processes on time recording, billing, credit control and compliance.
- Dealing courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to any instruction or queries arising.
What you will need
- Experience of clinical negligence and/or personal injury claims is desirable.
- A law degree or other relevant qualification which may include working in a legal role.
- Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with clients across all department levels across the Firm.
- Must be computer literate.
- Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
- High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Must be able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative.
- The ability to project a professional image at all times.
In Return
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high ranked Injury Dispute Resolution team based in our Cardiff office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day off for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. All benefit allowances will be pro-rata in line with the fixed-term appointment.
- 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service) - please note that this will be pro-rata in line with the fixed-term appointment.
- A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
- Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
- Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
- Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
- Staff Legal Services Discounts
- On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
- Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office
- Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact [email protected].
We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!
