At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing legal cases and support senior team members in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a strong focus on public sector litigation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and work in a supportive team.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local government cases while building your legal career.
- Qualifications: Previous paralegal experience and a keen interest in public liability law.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About your new role Our Market Leading Local Government team provides a full, expert service defending public and employers' liability claims across the public sector.
Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas.
We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and Local Government teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.
We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Local Government team either Birmingham or Leicester.
As a Paralegal your primary role will be to assist senior case handlers in the team whilst running a small caseload of your own.
The work is for local authorities, covering their full range of services from social care claims (abuse & neglect) to Fast Track claims.
You will be exposed to high-quality work including Public Inquiries, Human Rights, abuse, neglect, and Equalities litigation.
Responsibilities Manage a small caseload of litigated files including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability and Employer’s Liability claims.
Assisting senior fee earners with various tasks including general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, reports to clients and preparation for court hearings.
Analysing records and preparing chronologies of key information and dates.
Managing disclosure documents.
Attending client meetings and court hearings.
Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and experts.
Responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision.
Achieving set financial and chargeable targets.
Working as part of a team.
Supporting the team’s businessdevelopment activities.
About You You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.
We also require you to have: Qualifications Some knowledge of PL, EL, Highways and Social Care.
Excellent IT skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Excellent attention to detail and concentration.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
This can be a document heavy role and prior experience analysing, redacting and preparing large bundles is an advantage.
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Local Government Paralegal in Liverpool employer: Weightmans
Weightmans is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in Liverpool, the firm provides comprehensive training opportunities for its employees, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex litigation cases. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to work-life balance, Weightmans stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in law.
