Pre-Litigation Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal with RTA or Credit Hire experience, to join their Bolton, Greater Manchester offices.

Key Tasks

- Dealing with MOJ Portal matters

- Uploading claims to the MOJ Portal.

- Using Med Co and instructing medical agencies

- Conducting AskCue PI searches.

- Valuing general damages.

- Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages.

- Drafting witness statements.

- Recovering credit hire, storage, and recovery charges.

- Uploading Stage 2 packs.

- Issuing Stage 3 proceedings and preparing Court documents.

- Issuing Infant Approval Proceedings.

- Identifying when matters should be removed from the MOJ Portal.

Pre-Litigation

- Dealing with issues as to why file has left the MOJ Portal.

- Conducting investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files.

- Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages.

- Preparing the files to be transferred to Litigation Department once Court Proceedings are necessary.

- Be vigilant for possible Fundamental Dishonesty and bring it to the attention of the

- appropriate supervisor.

Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

- A Paralegal with at least 1 years’ experience of dealing with both claims on the MOJ Portal and claims that have left the MOJ Portal.

- OIC Portal experience

- Experience of running own case load with minimal supervision.

- Proactive in running case load and providing updates to clients.

- Familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Pre-Action Protocols.

Benefits and Salary

- Excellent Training & Support.

- Bonus Scheme.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful...