Paralegal – Disease
Thompsons Solicitors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leeds • United Kingdom
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 £27,625 per year
About the role
- Manage a varied and challenging caseload with efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate with colleagues on specialised legal tasks
- Carry out thorough liability investigations and review medical records
- Instruct experts and counsel, liaise directly with clients, witnesses, and professionals
- Handle preparation and review of disclosure materials
- Play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Personal Injury law and Pre-Action Protocols
- Law degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately to tight deadlines
- Excellent prioritisation skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally
- Commitment to exceptional client care
- Ability to manage tasks independently from start to finish
- Team player with experience in client contact (face-to-face or phone)
- Comfortable using electronic case management systems
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
liability investigationsmedical record reviewdisclosure materials preparationlegal services delivery
Soft skills
efficiencyaccuracyprioritisationattention to detaileffective communicationclient careindependent task managementteam collaboration
Certifications
law degree