Paralegal

Job Ref:	MN2286GG	Posted:	26-02-2010
Job Location:	Greater Manchester	Job Type:	Permanent Full - Time
Job Salary:	£15000 - £17500 per annum
Job Category:	Claims

Description My client is currently recruiting for a Paralegal/experienced Assistant to work within their Defendant team. The role with involve assisting fee earners with files by undertaking the following duties: · To ensure that all cases are dealt with in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and Law Society Practice Management Standards · To undertake direct communication with third parties on the telephone in a professional and effective manner · Updating information into SOS/Solcase as requested. · Provision of first line support for client queries · Drafting court documents as and when required · Preparing care and assistance schedules · Taking client statements · Assisting fee earners with chasers and post · Covering fee earner absence/holiday periods · In addition the employee is required to perform other responsibilities assigned by the Partnership as requested. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in assisting Fee Earners with the handling of cases (12 months plus), excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal and a be a Law graduate/LPC graduate with the above relevant experience The salary will vary depending on level of experience, however the salary bracket would be between £15,000.00 and £17,000.00 Hillman Saunders Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.