About this role
Join Keoghs, a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to the insurance industry.
As a Paralegal, you'll support our litigation teams in delivering exceptional client service, managing a variety of legal and administrative tasks while contributing to key client objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment and build your career with a market-leading firm.
Key Accountabilities Maintain and update case management systems, including court deadlines, directions, applications, orders, and file activity.Draft routine court documents and correspondence.Liaise with courts, counsel, experts, witnesses, insurers, brokers, and opposing parties to progress claims.Chase outstanding instructions, documents, and actions to ensure deadlines are met.Process and monitor payment requests in line with client requirements.Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.Support file handlers with investigations, recoveries, billing queries, MI completion, and file closure activities.Provide additional administrative and ad hoc support to the wider team as required. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience of working in a legal environment is desirableGood communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain informationDemonstrable experience of ;Following a semi-prescribed programme of work Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the publicGathering and recording informationAbility to work under own initiative, prioritising and organising own workload IT Literate; Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, Word and Outlook)Experience of using a Claims/Case Management system Proficient in the use of alpha numerical filing systemsGCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent Benefits Davies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath In Service – after 1 years’ servicePension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee Volunteering ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation