Paralegal, Employment
Company
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/26/2025
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Description
Overview Of The Role
Filing and data management
Essential
- This is a paralegal role working closely with a Partner and Senior Associate in the Employment Department. You will work on group worker status claims and individual claims and will undertake a range of tasks, including ad-hoc research tasks, taking detailed instructions from clients, taking notes of hearings and updating the team at the weekly meeting.
- To provide a reliable and efficient support service for Employment claimants and assist with general administration of group claims.
- To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set out below. You will also be required to undertake other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.
Filing and data management
- Ensure filing kept up-to-date and copies of correspondence/ documents are kept in the file, open new files/close old files as required.
- Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy when updating client information on the relevant databases.
- Ensure that database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes.
- To obtain and record accurately information and instructions from clients, analyse the legal and practical aspects of their claims and obtain the necessary documents/evidence to provide preliminary advice on liability/quantum/costs & funding.
- To enable clients to make informed decisions based on advice on legal and other appropriate considerations e.g. costs, funding and risks of litigation.
- To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed.
- To ensure court/tribunal directions are complied with and deadlines adhered to.
- Adherence with internal workflow procedures.
- Telephone clients/other contacts as and when necessary, dealing with such calls in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Communicate effectively; be approachable and professional in all dealings.
- To utilise I.T. to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients.
- Experience of using IT, in particular Microsoft 365 and Excel, with an understanding of Practice / Case Management Systems to manage large amounts of complex information.
- To maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection at all times.
- To try and keep up-to-date by attending in-house seminars, through research, reading and attending courses if appropriate.
- To ensure that adequate training is received to be able to gain maximum benefit from the firm's investment in Information Technology.
- Any other tasks as might from time to time might be required.
Essential
- Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.
- Demonstrable ability to manage a caseload in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care.
- Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and Excel, with understanding and experience in using Practice / Case Management System.
- Relevant legal experience in employment and/ or multi-party claims will be advantageous.
- Experience in interviewing clients and taking witness statements.
- Some experience in a legal firm along with demonstrable knowledge of drafting legal documentation and correspondence.
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