Paralegal- Litigation Executive

Paralegal - Litigation Executive- Aviation (No Aviation experience necessary)
Leeds
Hybrid
Permanent

What will I be doing?

Working directly with the Partner (and Head of Department) and the Associate Partners and Solicitors in the team, you are responsible for assisting with the handling of pre litigation and litigated claims on behalf of the firm's clients. The clients represented by the aviation team are mostly related to the aviation industry in its widest sense and include International Airports in the UK and overseas, airstrip owners, domestic airports, aircraft owners and operators, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organisations (MROs), Ground Handlers, PRM service providers, private pilots and concessionaires and suppliers related to the worldwide aviation industry.

The cases you assist on will range from pre litigation claims involving cases of up to £25,000 in value right through to cases of increased complexity and/or value where you will assist the team's most senior lawyers. The majority of the cases handled by the team are on the instruction of insurance company clients, with cases typically involving personal injury, property damage (including to aircraft), fatal accidents, Inquests, discrimination, DDA 1995 claims or breaches of the PRM Regulations (EU1107/2006). You may be involved in cases of all types in a supporting capacity, assisting the handling fee earner to manage and advance cases as required.

You will be responsible for managing your task list and dealing proactively with matters that are within your area of responsibility, which will typically include management of the team's DWP/CRU requirements, liaison with medical and other experts and the management of appointments, preparations for Trials and Court hearings including production of bundles, assisting with credit control, taking minutes of meetings and preparing file notes, assisting with witness interviews and the production of witness statements, document management and any other task or activity where a member of the team required your assistance and support.

What do I need?

You will have experience within Personal Injury, or you will be a qualified legal professional with up to 3 years PQE as a Litigation Executive or Solicitor (or equivalent) within England or Wales. We are also keen to hear from Newly Qualified Solicitors looking to expand their knowledge. You will have an interest in civil litigation including personal injury claims, property damage claims, contractual disputes and Aviation related laws including the Montreal Convention and EC1107/2006 but previous aviation experience is not needed as full training will be provided. Foreign language skills are not required. You should have previous experience of dealing with personal injury claims using the portal and DCP. Previous knowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application will be an advantage. You will also be able to meet/exceed billing targets. Previous experience of hourly rate charging preferable but not essential. You will have a client centric approach and excellent client care skills.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!