About this role
The role of the Paralegal is to undertake a variety of tasks to support the members of the litigation teams in achieving Client KPI’s and SLA’s. The variety of tasks required to undertake will vary depending on the Business Unit you provide Paralegal services for. Update case management system with file allocations, diary records, court dates, directions, applications and orders as well as general activity, ensuring accurate recording of activity to allow progress tracking. Drafting of routine court documents. Examples may include AOS, Notice of Change, Court Orders, Witness Summons and precedent based applications Liaising with Courts, Counsel, Opponents, Experts, Witnesses, Insureds and brokers to progress the case. Examples of tasks include requesting and providing updates; requests for extensions to comply with directions; dealing with GP, hospital,OH and Personnel mandates; booking Counsel for hearings and conferences;and appointments with experts. Follow up on outstanding instructions, documents and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales. Make payment requests using the appropriate payment request process for the client and chase to ensure payments are received and dispatched within required deadlines Diarising and updating CRU To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. Undertaking additional ad hoc duties to support the File Handlers and the team, as required and may include: Complete initial steps in recovery of our Client’s outlay and collate the outcome Undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum so as to provide File Handlers with basic information to be able to progress the claims Undertake administration duties on files, such tasks may include completion of MI;drafting write off forms, requesting final bills and dealing with billing queries; and file closure/transfer activities 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.