Job Vacancy: EL/PL Paralegal

Our award-winning North Leeds Law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join the Personal Injury team. Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is passionate about providing our clients with the best possible legal advice and representation.

We have a strong track record of success in personal injury cases, and we are committed to helping our clients to get the compensation they deserve.

• Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims
• Handling an existing case load of Employers Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims including litigated files from issuing to trial
• Drafting letters of claim/claims notification forms
• Resolving liability
• Requesting medical records
• Arranging medical examinations and reviewing incoming reports
• Liaising with third party insurers/solicitors
• Negotiating settlements
• Dealing with litigated files, both Part 7 and Part 8
• Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the EL Department

• A competent understanding of personal injury litigation
• One year of Paralegal and EL/PL experience is essential

• Paralegal with at least one year of Personal Injury experience, including EL/PL
• Experience in running portal claims from start to finish
• Experience in running litigated files and dealing with applications
• Experience of using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim)
• Excellent client care
• Excellent communication and literacy skills