Paralegal in Leeds

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Paralegal to join our Motor Recoveries Team in our Leeds city centre office on a permanent basis. The Trainee Paralegal role is within a very fast-paced environment acting for large insurer clients. You will be liaising with claimants and other parties to gather information about their claim in order to prepare for litigation; advising them and the insurer; dealing with and responding to incoming post; drafting and issuing Court proceedings if necessary; and managing cases through to settlement or conclusion.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Dealing with phone calls to and from clients and third parties to obtain information and assess prospects;
• Giving legal advice on prospects of success;
• Typing and sending letters to clients, other side insurers and solicitors;
• Pursuing claims through pre-litigation and post-litigation stages making full use of our case management system;
• Complying fully with agreed service standards;
• Dealing with administrative procedures as required.

Skills / Competencies required:

• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner;
• The ability to prioritise and organise your work;
• Working as a member of a team;
• Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Word);
• Effective numeracy & literacy skills.

Experience:

• Experience of working in a customer-focused service environment is desirable but not essential;
• A genuine interest in law.

Please clearly state within your covering letter why you would like to work for Lyons Davidson and explain your interest in the legal field. Please submit your CV and supporting statement as one document.

Education:

Minimum 5 at grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent. Please clearly state your qualifications and grades achieved.

Core Working Hours:

The successful candidate will work 7 hours a day, 35 hours a week between the core working hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. You will work from home three days a week - you would therefore need the infrastructure in place to do so. Lyons Davidson will provide you with a company laptop. The other two days per week would be based in our Leeds city centre office. Please note that our hybrid policy is subject to change and therefore candidates should be prepared to attend the office full time if required in the future.

The Company:

Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers, banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.

The Benefits:

Below is just a taste of what you can expect working for us. To see the full list of benefits please click here.

• People Focused
• Recognition & Referral Schemes
• Development & Routes to Qualification
• Diversity & Sustainability

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team.

Key Skills: Legal Drafting, Proofreading, Google Docs, Organizational skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Case Management, Legal Research, Research Experience, Paralegal, Filing, Writing Skills.

Employment Type & Salary:

Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1 Year
Yearly Salary: £20,001 - £25,000.