Pre-Litigation Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal with RTA or Credit Hire experience, to join our Bolton, Greater Manchester offices.

Key Tasks

• Dealing with MOJ Portal matters
• Uploading claims to the MOJ Portal
• Using Med Co and instructing medical agencies
• Conducting AskCue PI searches
• Valuing general damages
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
• Drafting witness statements
• Recovering credit hire, storage, and recovery charges
• Uploading Stage 2 packs
• Issuing Stage 3 proceedings and preparing Court documents
• Issuing Infant Approval Proceedings
• Identifying when matters should be removed from the MOJ Portal

Pre-Litigation

• Dealing with issues as to why file has left the MOJ Portal
• Conducting investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
• Preparing the files to be transferred to Litigation Department once Court Proceedings are necessary
• Being vigilant for possible Fundamental Dishonesty and bringing it to the attention of the appropriate supervisor

Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

• At least 1 year experience as a Paralegal dealing with claims on the MOJ Portal and claims that have left the MOJ Portal
• OIC Portal experience
• Experience of running own case load with minimal supervision
• Proactive in running case load and providing updates to clients
• Familiar with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Pre-Action Protocols

Benefits and Salary

• Excellent Training & Support
• Bonus Scheme

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