Paralegal
Davies · Lostock, Bolton · Hybrid
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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.
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 of working in a legal environment is desirable
Good communication skills and experience of negotiating with and influencing 3rd parties to obtain information
Demonstrable experience of ;
Following a semi-prescribed programme of work Dealing with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public
Gathering and recording information
Ability 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 systems
GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent