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HDR Paralegal
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Rewards & Benefits on Offer;
* Monday to Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Competitive starting salary
* Performance Based Bonus Scheme
* Hybrid working (office & home working) if eligible
* 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days. Additional holiday for 5 years’ service
* Holiday purchase scheme. (You can buy up to 1 week’s annual leave)
* Attendance bonus
* Death in service following 1 years’ service
* Auto-enrolment company pension
* Employee assistance programme 24-hour helpline
* Travel to work schemes; bike to work scheme, public transport pass scheme
* Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
The Company you will be working with;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious legal client on their search for a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair Department on a full time and permanent basis and the ideal candidate with be a law graduate.
The Role you will be doing;
* Checking and reviewing initial claim information
* Taking initial information from clients over telephone
* Sending files for triage and reviewing triage reports
* Identifying and processing files to be rejected
* Dealing with routine post, emails and telephone calls
* Liaising with surveyors and any other experts
* Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others
* Assisting other team members as necessary, including various elements of file handling under supervision as and when required
* To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners
* Working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch.
About You;
* Graduate of Law
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and be adept at dealing with electronic case management and filing systems
* Excellent time management skills and will be comfortable working under time constraints, with the ability to work accurately and to meet deadlines
* Excellent research skills, interpersonal skills and be mindful of the need for high levels of discretion when dealing with confidential matters
* Good attention to detail and a strong ability to prioritise work
* An understanding of the importance of client care and maintaining good client relations
* An ability to work well within a team
* Monday to Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Competitive starting salary
* Performance Based Bonus Scheme
* Hybrid working (office & home working) if eligible
* 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days. Additional holiday for 5 years’ service
* Holiday purchase scheme. (You can buy up to 1 week’s annual leave)
* Attendance bonus
* Death in service following 1 years’ service
* Auto-enrolment company pension
* Employee assistance programme 24-hour helpline
* Travel to work schemes; bike to work scheme, public transport pass scheme
* Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
The Company you will be working with;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious legal client on their search for a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair Department on a full time and permanent basis and the ideal candidate with be a law graduate.
The Role you will be doing;
* Checking and reviewing initial claim information
* Taking initial information from clients over telephone
* Sending files for triage and reviewing triage reports
* Identifying and processing files to be rejected
* Dealing with routine post, emails and telephone calls
* Liaising with surveyors and any other experts
* Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others
* Assisting other team members as necessary, including various elements of file handling under supervision as and when required
* To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners
* Working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch.
About You;
* Graduate of Law
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and be adept at dealing with electronic case management and filing systems
* Excellent time management skills and will be comfortable working under time constraints, with the ability to work accurately and to meet deadlines
* Excellent research skills, interpersonal skills and be mindful of the need for high levels of discretion when dealing with confidential matters
* Good attention to detail and a strong ability to prioritise work
* An understanding of the importance of client care and maintaining good client relations
* An ability to work well within a team