Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently expanding our team.
Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client's legal requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence team and work at our brand-new Newcastle city centre office.
This position could be a full time or part time role (minimum of 4 days preferred), working business hours from Monday to Friday. Similar experience in a previous role would be advantageous.
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Assisting the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients
Advising, assisting and representing clients while maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times
Evaluating and assessing information, evidence, and legal issues
Providing support to solicitors in the team in running their caseload
Contributing to marketing and business development activities for the team and firm.
They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:
Drafting, preparing, and proofreading legal documents
Taking initial instructions and preparing statements
Reading and summarising documents e.g. medical notes, contact records etc
Organising medical records
Assisting with preparation of the Court Bundle and other court documentation e.g. case summaries and chronology in order to ensure cases are fully prepared for hearing
Carrying out legal research
Performing general administrative duties such as filing, letter writing, billing clients, scheduling meetings, and responding to telephone queries
The ideal candidate will be:
An excellent communicator
Organised / good attention to detail
Enjoy working with figures and be proficient with Excel spreadsheets
Able to work as part of a team
Able to maintain their knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law.
We offer an excellent benefits package and an unrivalled working environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 22,230.00-26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Sick pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CNP1
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