Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

We are currently looking for a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our Bath office. As a Paralegal you will provide an important link between the client and the firm, having some responsibility for aspects of file management, under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Personalised Client Service

• Manage aspects of files that are managed by qualified lawyers and carry out simple, routine tasks
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  Under take legal processes, under supervision
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  All administrative duties associated with this role.
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  Draft legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates which address all relevant legal and factual issues and accurately reflect the client’s instructions
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  Undertake effective legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results accurately and clearly
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  Meet and exceed client service needs in all aspects of work.
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  Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security , data protection and file retention and destruction requirements
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  Undertake all training relating to risk & compliance, keeping up to date with changes and best practice
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  Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, including effective use of information management systems including storing and retrieving information

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  Support fee earners to prepare for BD & marketing activities
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  Attend RWK BD events where appropriate
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  Take an active part in promoting the firm through Social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
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  Begin to build business relationships with 3rd parties under supervision (e.g agents, referrers, experts), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport
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  Begin to build a network and profile internally within the firm

• Build relationships with the team and liaise regularly with other departments and the business services team, building mutually beneficial relationships
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  Work as an effective team member, providing support where required, aligned to peaks in workload
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  Attend all relevant training and apply learning to improve performance and develop in your role

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  Time record all work
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  Work towards personal objectives, recording progress within Objective Manager
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  Input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies. Take ownership of projects where appropriate.

• Legal qualifications (LLB or CILEx) - Desirable
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  Previous experience within a legal support or administrative role - Desirable
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  Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise - Essential
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  Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms - Essential
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  Strong written communication skills - Essential
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  Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management - Essential
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  Ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision and use initiative where required - Essential