Paralegal Asbestos

Paralegal (Asbestos)
£18,000 - £23,000
Liverpool
A leading law firm is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Paralegal to join their Asbestos Team based in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal environment and support fee earners in the efficient management of asbestos-related cases.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in drafting legal documents, client liaison, research work, and general correspondence.
• Review and manage medical and financial records, collaborating with professionals and solicitors.
• Ensure urgent matters are appropriately addressed in the absence of supervising fee-earners.
File/Case Management:
• Attend court when required, taking accurate notes at meetings and preparing file notes.
• Prepare court documents, organize bundles, and maintain up-to-date filing systems.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
Client Relations:
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle financial transactions, including cheque requisitions and efficient processing.
Training and Development:
• Stay updated through in-house seminars, research, and relevant courses.
• Ensure proficiency in using various IT packages.
Person Specification:
• Genuine interest in working with a leading claimant law firm.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience in drafting legal documents and managing medical/financial records.
• Good academic background with legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC, etc.).
• Proven ability in using IT packages such as MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational skills to manage a complex workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrable ability to be self-sufficient in administration, typing, and IT requirements.
Desirable:
• Relevant paralegal experience in claimant Asbestos/Industrial Disease.
• Experience in preparing CFA documents, statements, benefits applications, and requesting National Insurance histories.
If you are a dedicated and passionate individual with the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this challenging yet rewarding position. Please submit your CV to .