Job Description
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience in defence litigation is essential.
* Initiative and flexibility - willing to work, if required, outside of core office hours.
* A team player with a good knowledge of legal secretarial support, including legal terminology.
* Excellent IT skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word (including document compare/tracking and version control), Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Familiar with Case Management systems; Practice Evolve is an advantage.
* Digital dictation which will require accurate typing skills together with an excellent understanding of grammar and maintaining e-filing daily.
* Photocopying, scanning, filing, post and file management.
* Assisting in the preparation of briefs and photocopying of same.
* Good communications skills and good telephone manner; ability to deal with clients when required efficiently, effectively and sensitively as a representative of the firm.
* Prioritising and organisation of tasks to work within a specified timeframe and to deadlines.
* Liaising with experts and external contacts to book meeting rooms, travel and accommodation during trials/mediations.
* High level of attention to detail and ability to conduct duties with discretion
Role Overview
Support partners and solicitors within the Healthcare department
* Drafting motions and affidavits, Notice for Particulars and requests for discovery
* Assisting with drafting instructions to experts and making briefs for experts and counsel
* Arranging consultations with witnesses and experts, attending meetings and notetaking
* Photocopying, scanning, filing, post and file management
* Providing legal advice to clients; corresponding with them and explaining complex legal matters
* Keeping up to date with changing legislation
* Researching information and preparing legal documents
* Maintaining and building strong client relationships
* Preparing for and attending trials
* Scheduling meetings, diary management, and assisting with billing
* Dealing with routine correspondence
Key Skills and Experience
Healthcare litigation paralegal legal exec