Paralegal - Complex Injury - Birmingham

including complex and catastrophic injury. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution. What you will do? Complying with internal and external service level agreements. Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols. Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters. Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution. Prompting the principal lawyer to action matters diarised. Maintaining internal and external case management documents. Recording timely and accurate management information. Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications. Acting as a point of contact for clients. Handling routine correspondence and communications with the client, third parties and claimants' solicitors to ensure
the progression of the case to resolution. Assuming responsibility for agreed tasks on a claim including assisting with investigations, instructing experts, handling disclosure and instructing counsel. Meeting individual financial targets. Assisting / completing MI where appropriate Liaising with accounts on billing queries Who you are A keen interest in working on complex and catastrophic injury claims. At least 2 years' experience of dealing with litigated bodily injury claims Excellent communication and organizational skills and an eye for detail Good commercial awareness with an ability to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view matters from a business perspective. A flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to rapid change, both internally and in the context of clients' businesses. The ability to work as a team player with a collegiate approach to knowledge sharing and problem solving, both internally and with the clients. Demonstrates
alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive). What's in it for you? High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/ A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just
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