Average Personal Paralegal salary in the UK

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented paralegal, to join our legal team. We sit as part of a wider group of businesses providing a commercial motor insurance offering, this an exciting opportunity to join the team within a newly created role, supporting our in-house solicitor within the DCL Group. The ideal candidate will have gained some paralegal experience working within a similar role although, entry-level candidates will be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential along with strong organisation and time management skills. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the handling of litigated claims to include personal injury, credit hire and damage to vehicle.Work closely under the direction of the in-house solicitor to assist in all aspects of litigation including; - Complying with all court deadlines and dates - Assist in the drafting of documents including defences, witness statements and any applications - Prepare trial bundles - Assist in complying with court directions Work in conjunction with the claims company and in-house solicitor to manage the flow of new litigation in the most effective manner and provide a timely service.Assist with the maintenance of the litigation case management system and manage the production of reports and regular updates as required.Build and maintain a good relationship with the claims teams.Comply with all regulatory requirements as directed by the in-house solicitor.Build and maintain own knowledge and stay up to date with litigation practice. Experience and Knowledge Basic understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and the Court process is essential.Knowledge of RTA claims including Credit Hire and Personal Injury is preferred. Solid technical approach with the capacity to learn litigation procedure.Experience of working on a management information system an advantage.Ability to work in a team and manage deadlines. If you are looking for an exciting career and are interested in being part of a successful and growing business, please apply now.

Undisclosed Commission Paralegal Office based in prestige offices Liverpool city centre We have a new opportunity for a Paralegal with previous experience in either UDC, financial Mis-selling or RTA to join a leading Civil Litigation Law firm during this exciting period of growth. The Opportunity: Manage a case-load of Undisclosed Commission claims from inception to settlementLiaise with clients and all third parties Requirements:- At least 12 months experience in handling UDC, Financial Mis-selling or RTA cases. Excellent communication and inter-personal skillsStrong IT skills (Microsoft)Excellent organisation and diary managementAbility to work independently as well as being a team player. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is thriving and currently going through a really exciting period of growth. If you would be interested in discussing this Paralegal role in further detail, please do get in touch with Lisa Hare, Business Manager to discuss further, or apply for this Paralegal role today and one of our Consultants will be in touch with you. If you do not hear from us within 3 working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Paralegal Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5:30pm Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Type: Hybrid working Salary: Up to £30,000PA + annual bonus + company benefits Our client is seeking a Paralegal to join their growing legal team which specialise in landlord and tenant law and property law. Main functions: Providing assistance to the Head of Legal (in-house solicitor) and the wider legal team.Drafting leases, consents, deeds of variation and licences on behalf of the fee earners.Undertaking initial lease reviews and background checks on various projects for the fee earnerAssisting with preparation on litigation matters, liaising between external solicitors and internal parties, compiling bundles, drafting court and tribunal application forms.Transposing manuscript documents, engrossing documentation, copy typing, preparing files for completion, preparing and distributing standard documentation, uploading court directions, maintaining diaries, dealing with post-completion correspondence and general case management.Assisting with the invoicing of fees on completed matters.Assisting with incoming phone calls and queries as part of the wider company.General research tasks where required. Attributes required: Legal graduate, ideally having completed LPC/ SQE and looking for training contract experience.Strong technical understanding of either land/ property law and leasehold contracts or property litigationPrevious experience working as a legal secretary or Paralegal within a property or leasehold reform department is desirable but not essential.Highly organised.Good attention to detail, high level of accuracy and exceptional written communication.Capable of prioritising workload.Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.Polite phone manner.Good interpersonal skills allowing the individual to liaise and correspond with various other teams and departments.Proactive and driven, keen to work hard and learn with a view to progressing their career. Education: Law graduate or LPC/SQE graduateLegal secretarial background - relevant secretarial qualification (CILEx /City & Guilds/ Diploma for Legal Secretaries).3 A-C grade A-levels (or equivalent). Working environment: Office: We operate from a modern open-plan office situated in Southend on Sea, easily accessible by road and train. Free parking is provided for staff. Culture: The office provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere which promotes a culture of collaboration and growth amongst staff. All staff work incredibly hard, but thrive on seeing positive results. We invest heavily within our staff to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Social: The business operates a staff-run social committee, offering numerous social and charity driven events throughout the year, providing staff the opportunity to relax and spend time with their colleagues in a less formal setting. We also operate an 'employee of the month’ scheme where the winning staff member (as nominated by the staff) receives a £300 gift voucher. Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.