Legal Careers - Vacancies
Paralegal – International & Group Claims Department - Ref: PARA/ BOZ
We are currently seeking a Paralegal to join the Product Liability Team in our International & Group Claims department.
Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request.
This is an interesting and challenging role and the successful Paralegal will assist a Partner and her team of Solicitors with their caseload of product liability claims. This position consists of providing paralegal, administrative and secretarial support to the team. This role involves drafting documents, corresponding with clients, undertaking research, taking new clients enquiries, investigating existence of LEI, chasing medical records, paying invoices and assisting with other general administrative tasks and typing (dictation & copy). The successful candidate will be able to sort and review medical and financial records, liaise with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
The ideal candidate will have excellent academic background (legal qualification essential). Experience in clinical negligence/personal injury is required together with a year or more relevant paralegal experience. The successful candidate will be conscientious, computer-literate and have fast and accurate typing skills together with excellent literacy and administrative skills. Along with being a strong team player, candidates should be able to deal with clients in a sympathetic and compassionate manner. We are looking for hard working and proactive individuals who are able to use their initiative. A positive attitude and an active interest in this area of law are essential.
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Start date: ASAP
This is a permanent, full-time role
Salary: Competitive
Please click on the link below to download the Application Form:
APPLICATION FORM
To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator at hmcgregor@leighday.co.uk
- The application form (see above)
- The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form
- A copy of your up-to-date CV
- A covering letter stating your current salary details
Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
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Assistant Solicitor – International & Group Claims Department – Ref: AS/BOZ
We are urgently seeking a Solicitor to assist a Partner in our International & Group Claims department.
Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request.
The post would suit someone who possesses 3 years or more work experience in Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence although all applications will be considered. The successful applicant will hold a responsible position assisting a Partner with her caseload of product liability work. Previous experience in product liability together with good knowledge of group litigation procedures is beneficial. Experience in orthopaedics is advantageous.
This is a busy and demanding role and a high standard of performance is expected, with the ability to deal sensitively with clients and experts. The successful applicant will have strong knowledge of law, good IT & research skills and be an effective communicator. Strong written & verbal skills are a must have, together with the ability to manage tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner. A proven commitment to the type of work we do would be an advantage.
Please click here to view the job description
Start date: ASAP
This is a permanent, full-time role
Salary: Competitive
Please click on the link below to download the application form:
APPLICATION FORM
To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator at hmcgregor@leighday.co.uk :
- The application form (downloadable from our website)
- The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form)
- A copy of your up-to-date CV
- A covering letter stating your current salary details
Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
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Paralegal – Personal Injury Department – Ref: PARA/PI/DAN
We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Personal Injury department.
Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request.
This is an interesting and challenging role and the successful candidate will assist a Partner and his team with a caseload of industrial disease, asbestos and serious injury claims. This role involves drafting documents, corresponding with clients, undertaking research and providing administrative support. The successful candidate will be able to sort and review medical and financial records, liaise with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
The ideal candidate will have excellent academic background (legal qualification essential). Experience in personal injury and/or industrial disease/asbestos claims is essential, with a year or more relevant paralegal experience. The successful candidate will be conscientious, computer-literate with excellent literacy skills. Along with being strong team players, candidates should be able to deal with clients in a sympathetic and compassionate manner. We are looking for hard working and proactive individuals who are able to use their initiative. A positive attitude and an active interest in this area of law are essential.
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Start date: September 2012
This is a permanent, full-time role
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Friday 29 June 2012 by close of business
Please click on the link below to download the application form:
APPLICATION FORM
To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator at hmcgregor@leighday.co.uk by close of business on Friday 29 June 2012:
- The completed application form (downloadable from our website)
- The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form)
- A copy of your up-to-date CV
- A covering letter stating your current salary details
Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
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