BARCAN+KIRBY LLP

Responsibility

• we are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Personal Injury team in Bristol City Centre
• the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of claims
• the candidate will support and undertake legal work on behalf of clients pursuing personal injury claims as part of the wider Personal Injuries & Medical Negligence department, working under the supervision of the Associate
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• our busy and successful Personal Injury team compromises of one Partner, one Senior Associate, one Associate, a Senior Paralegal and one Senior Secretary
• the work of the team includes accidents at work, public liability claims, road accidents, with a specific focus on cycling claims and industrial disease claims
• you will be supporting the lawyers within the team, undertaking legal work and be the first point of contact for all new enquiries
• furthermore, you will help with marketing tasks, preparing submissions for Legal Directories , as well as be a source of support for the Clinical Negligence team as appropriate
• obtaining the approval of Accounts of all bills/claims prepared
• obtaining Partner/HoD signature to cheques
• drafting lease reports, search reports, mortgage reports, report on title and any other reports which may be required
• + Comply with the firm’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to accounts procedures and compliance
• obtaining payment on account from clients
• assisting with telegraphic transfers as required
• deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications
• keep up to date with any changes in the law
• responding promptly and accurately to requests for information concerning case work from Partners, supervisors and fee earners
• providing estimates for new enquiries
• interviewing clients, receiving and taking instructions, drafting reports, keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and of advice given and of any other attendances upon clients and other parties
• requesting transfer of money between client and office accounts
• perusing monthly printouts and taking the required action including ensuring that all client money is placed on deposit where required and returning any money to clients where required
• undertake certain elements of legal work under supervision including: interviewing clients, taking instructions, identifying appropriate funding including Public Funding, keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and of advice given and of any other attendances upon clients and other parties
• ensure the confidentiality and security of all of firm and client documentation and information
• assist the support staff as required

Requirements

• preparing contract documentation and management of documents, including photocopying
• sending reminders to non-paying clients in respect of outstanding bills
• maintaining file format in accordance with office manual
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• paralegal: 1 year
• chasing clients for appropriate evidence of identity documentation and payments on account of costs and disbursements where required and recording these details in SOS

Earnings for position paralegal

Responsibility

• + Management of the office team and any related work in conjunction with the HoDs
• + Attending monthly meetings with the HoDs and Team Leaders
• + Chairing monthly team meetings
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• + 121s with office team members
• + Attending quarterly team departmental meetings
• + HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. return to work meetings and probation reviews
• providing technical advice and support within the team
• keeping up to date with any changes in the law
• + Keeping up to date with any changes in the law
• + Recruitment into the team in conjunction with any relevant work type coordinators and the HoDs
• + Some management and supervision of support services including departmental secretaries and paralegals as required
• our ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least one year + PQE or a FCILEx with experience and interest in Wills, LPAs and estate administration
• + Training of junior staff in conjunction with the work type coordinators and the HoDs

Earnings for position private client lawyer

Responsibility

• you must be prepared to study in your own time as required
• you will be expected to pass the probationary period of at least six months before enrolment on the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
• you will be expected to pass the probationary period of at least 6 months before enrolment on the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
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• you will be enrolled on the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme with the University of Law on the earliest possible date following the successful completion of probation
• when enrolled on the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, you will work four days a week in the relevant department and one day a week ‘off the job’ studying as required
• you will be granted study leave as required by the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme in advance of the SQE 1 and 2 exams
• you will work five days a week in the department during probation, before being enrolled with the University of Law and when there is no requirement for ‘off the job’ studying or study leave
• carrying out financial searches and placing Trustee Act notices

Earnings for position apprentice

Responsibility

• + Ensuring all monies received are recorded in the appropriate entry book and paid promptly
• + Producing a posting slip for the monies, providing a copy for the file
• training will be given on all the tasks that Receptionists are expected to carry out
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• + Being responsible for petty cash and ensuring appropriate records are maintained
• + Ensure that the reception area, waiting area and meeting rooms are clean, tidy and presentable
• + Ensure visitors sign in and out of the visitor’s book
• + Request and copy ID from new clients and scan them onto the system
• + Greet all visitors, staff and clients on entry to the premises
• + Opening, dating and passing on incoming post and DX
• + Inform relevant staff member of the visitor’s arrival
• + Recording hand deliveries and distributing accordingly
• + Answer calls promptly and professionally, and transfer them to the relevant department and taking short messages where necessary

Requirements

• reception: 1 year
• administrative experience: 1 year

Responsibility

• + Management of the office team and any related work in conjunction with the HoDs
• + Attending monthly meetings with the HoDs and Team Leaders
• + Chairing monthly team meetings
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• + 121s with office team members
• + Attending quarterly team departmental meetings
• + HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. return to work meetings and probation reviews
• + Keeping up to date with any changes in the law
• + Recruitment into the team in conjunction with any relevant work type coordinators and the HoDs
• + Some management and supervision of support services including departmental secretaries and paralegals as required
• + Training of junior staff in conjunction with the work type coordinators and the HoDs