Paralegal - Motor - Keoghs LLP : Job Details

Working in one of our motor teams in our Bolton office the role of 'Paralegal' is to undertake a variety of data gathering and information recording activities, on behalf of the File Handling team in order to help facilitate the rapid settlement of cases and the closure of files.This is an entry level role offering an opportunity to kickstart a legal career. Many of our Paralegals progress to handling files in their own right. It's a great role for someone with the confidence to communicate effectively with the team, customers and clients.If you're eager and passionate about a role in legal and want a great place to begin then this could be your role!

As a Paralegal your role will be to carry out administrative type tasks in order to help the file handlers within your team progress their files effectively and efficiently. Tasks such as updating our inhouse computer / case management system, drafting routine court documents, liaising with other professionals, follow up / chaser calls, make payment requests as well as undertake minor investigations on liability and quantum in order to provide basic information to the file handlers. 

Tasks and responsibilities will increase as you gain confidence and competence in the role in order to help your own career progress (full training will be provided).

Working Hours:35 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. This is a hybrid role working 1 day in the office (Thursday) and 4 days from home.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise their workload
• Is able to effectively work to set deadlines
• Is a confident and effective communicator, is able to liaise with individuals over the phone
• Has a passion and desire to work in a law environment
• Has some previous experience that can demonstrate the above, this does not need to be a legal setting

Values:Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do (full details can be found on the website); 

We look forward to your application

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• Entry into the Davies Incentive Plan
• WeCare – 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 wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation