Divisional Administrator
University of Edinburgh Information Services Group
Paralegal
MDD Forensic Accountants
full-time
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Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research.
- To achieve a financial target of 5 chargeable hours per day.
- Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction.
- Communicate, build and utilise relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in person, over the phone and in writing.
- Progress discovery matters by drafting pleadings and thoroughly reviewing discoverable material.
- Carry out legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of claims.
- Assist with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses.
- Assist with trial preparation by compiling trial bundles and helping clients and witnesses prepare to testify.
- Compile in-depth analysis of quantum evidence, prepare chronologies and identify anomalies across Hospital and GP notes and medico-legal reports to assist lead file handler with reserves calculations.
- Instruct Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction.
- Manage daily task lists including prioritisation and managing deadlines; work to and maintain Service Level Agreements.
- Fully utilise the Case Management system to ensure efficient supervision, progression and accurate financial hygiene of files.
- Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Requirements
- Law Degree
- No previous experience is necessary
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
- Excellent research skills
- High level of analytical skills
- Excellent IT skills
- To achieve a financial target of 5 chargeable hours per day
