Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

• Location: Chichester
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and ability

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Paralegal to join my client's personal injury department. The successful candidate will have experience in handling higher value multi-track cases through to trial, providing expert advice and support to our clients.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Advising clients and taking instructions to effectively manage their cases.
• Handling Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and After The Event (ATE) insurance.
• Analysing disclosures to build strong cases.
• Preparing witness statements that accurately convey the client’s situation.
• Providing clear instructions to experts and counsel to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Assisting with the preparation of directions, costs budgets, and other essential court documents.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing multi-track personal injury cases through to trial.
• Strong understanding of CFAs and ATE insurance.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess disclosures and evidence.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive witness statements.
• Experience in instructing experts and counsel effectively.
• Familiarity with court procedures, including the preparation of directions and costs budgets.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and ability.
• Full-time position with standard office working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

To apply for this Legal position, please submit your CV, ensuring that it reflects your relevant experience in personal injury law.