Part Time Legal Executive / Paralegal

A corporate and professional organisation in the Jewellery Quarter are actively seeking a part time Legal Executive/ Paralegal to cover a 12 month maternity cover.

Hours of work are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 3.30pm.

Duties and tasks will be:

• Manage the medical malpractice claims with input from medical experts.
• Ensure cost effective routes are taken with all claims and that delays are avoided.
• Effective liaison with the legal team (internal and external to the organisation).
• Accurate recording of actions taken/being taken on all cases and reported to the Chairman/Barristers.
• Ensure quality/H&S of all parts of the Company and its’ clients is duly regarded.
• Administration and general office duties, as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role must be able to commit to the above hours and have the following qualities:

• Good at working independently but able to communicate with a team.
• Excellent technical ability regarding medical malpractice claims and case handling.
• Good written and oral communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients/members/lawyers/barristers and insurers alike.
• Well organised with a proven track record of managing multiple claims effectively.
• Knowledge of Case Management systems/databases.
• Excellent overall computer skills/knowledge.
• Proven experience of working on different cases at the same time/calmly.