Paralegal
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm, during a period of continued growth. The role is based in Wakefield and we are looking to hire a Paralegal to join our Serious Injury Team.
About us
Minster Law Solicitors is wholly owned by BHL UK Ltd, a UK subsidiary of BHL, a highly successful, cash generative and profitable international Insurance Services Group. Established in 2006, Minster Law is one of the UK’s leading personal injury claims providers to the motor insurance market.
Our values
When you join the team here at Minster, you will be joining an Investor’s in People Platinum accredited organisation, which demonstrates our commitment to high performance through great people and a strong company culture that focuses on trust, respect, openness and inclusion. Our values are ‘stand together’, ‘be courageous’ and ‘find a way’ and this embodies everything we do.
How we work
We encourage and support agile working to allow our colleagues to get the best out of their day. As long as we continue to ensure that our customers, partners, business and colleagues needs are met, we believe colleagues can work where they feel will be most productive – at home, in the office or other suitable venue. By allowing our colleagues the ability to work in an agile environment, we believe this encourages and creates a more fluid approach to how we work, to stimulate productivity, creativity and engagement. An example of this approach would be that as a paralegal, you would typically spend 50% of your time working in office where you will benefit from training, development, support along with colleague engagement and once competent in role the other 50% at home.
Our Benefits
We also offer great benefits at Minster so we can reward our colleagues for the great work they do and to say thank you. This includes a generous bonus scheme matched pension scheme, insurance benefits, health and wellbeing support, discounts, regular reward incentives, study sponsorship and great social events.
Giving Back (CSR)
Being able to support our local communities is important to us and is a key part of who we are. We have a strong Corporate Social Responsibility agenda and a host of activities to support this. This includes working with charities and groups that help to improve the lives in our local communities. This commitment to improving and supporting our local communities is embedded into our working lives so much that we actively encourage our colleagues to spend one day a year volunteering by giving them a day off.
What’s in it for you
A salary between £21,112 - £25,000 per annum.
An annual discretionary bonus scheme.
Hybrid working, offering our colleagues flexibility to work where they can provide the best support to our customers and colleagues alike.
25 days holiday, which can increase up to 30 days in line with service.
“Time for Me” days which gives you the opportunity to take up to 12 additional days per year through condensed working.
Working in a platinum-accredited Investors in People organisation that’s committed to your development.
And much more, see our full list of benefits on our website.
The Role
We are looking for a colleague to join us to support our Solicitors and Legal Executives in the progression of their serious injury case load and be the first point of contact with our clients. You will also be required to draft standard free form letters to progress cases effectively through our case management system (ProClaim).
Person specification
Ideally you will have previous experience of assisting with a caseload of serious injury files and be competent at working with our case management system. You will also be committed to delivering exceptional client care for each of our clients and have excellent communication skills. You will have good attention to detail and strong organisational and time management skills.
Core responsibilities
Assist lead file handlers in the progression of their serious injury caseload.
Deal with telephone enquiries wherever possible and take detailed telephone messages to be immediately communicated to the Fee Earner.
Achieve KPI’s on a monthly basis as agreed with your line manager.
Maintain and update the case management system.
Liaise with the Finance Department regarding the payment of disbursements, outstanding accounts etc.
How to apply
If you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don’t delay and apply now.
On our website you will find more information about Minster Law, take a look at what we can offer to you.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Careers Team via email at careers@minsterlaw.co.uk.
Equal opportunities
Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,112.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm, during a period of continued growth. The role is based in Wakefield and we are looking to hire a Paralegal to join our Serious Injury Team.
About us
Minster Law Solicitors is wholly owned by BHL UK Ltd, a UK subsidiary of BHL, a highly successful, cash generative and profitable international Insurance Services Group. Established in 2006, Minster Law is one of the UK’s leading personal injury claims providers to the motor insurance market.
Our values
When you join the team here at Minster, you will be joining an Investor’s in People Platinum accredited organisation, which demonstrates our commitment to high performance through great people and a strong company culture that focuses on trust, respect, openness and inclusion. Our values are ‘stand together’, ‘be courageous’ and ‘find a way’ and this embodies everything we do.
How we work
We encourage and support agile working to allow our colleagues to get the best out of their day. As long as we continue to ensure that our customers, partners, business and colleagues needs are met, we believe colleagues can work where they feel will be most productive – at home, in the office or other suitable venue. By allowing our colleagues the ability to work in an agile environment, we believe this encourages and creates a more fluid approach to how we work, to stimulate productivity, creativity and engagement. An example of this approach would be that as a paralegal, you would typically spend 50% of your time working in office where you will benefit from training, development, support along with colleague engagement and once competent in role the other 50% at home.
Our Benefits
We also offer great benefits at Minster so we can reward our colleagues for the great work they do and to say thank you. This includes a generous bonus scheme matched pension scheme, insurance benefits, health and wellbeing support, discounts, regular reward incentives, study sponsorship and great social events.
Giving Back (CSR)
Being able to support our local communities is important to us and is a key part of who we are. We have a strong Corporate Social Responsibility agenda and a host of activities to support this. This includes working with charities and groups that help to improve the lives in our local communities. This commitment to improving and supporting our local communities is embedded into our working lives so much that we actively encourage our colleagues to spend one day a year volunteering by giving them a day off.
What’s in it for you
A salary between £21,112 - £25,000 per annum.
An annual discretionary bonus scheme.
Hybrid working, offering our colleagues flexibility to work where they can provide the best support to our customers and colleagues alike.
25 days holiday, which can increase up to 30 days in line with service.
“Time for Me” days which gives you the opportunity to take up to 12 additional days per year through condensed working.
Working in a platinum-accredited Investors in People organisation that’s committed to your development.
And much more, see our full list of benefits on our website.
The Role
We are looking for a colleague to join us to support our Solicitors and Legal Executives in the progression of their serious injury case load and be the first point of contact with our clients. You will also be required to draft standard free form letters to progress cases effectively through our case management system (ProClaim).
Person specification
Ideally you will have previous experience of assisting with a caseload of serious injury files and be competent at working with our case management system. You will also be committed to delivering exceptional client care for each of our clients and have excellent communication skills. You will have good attention to detail and strong organisational and time management skills.
Core responsibilities
Assist lead file handlers in the progression of their serious injury caseload.
Deal with telephone enquiries wherever possible and take detailed telephone messages to be immediately communicated to the Fee Earner.
Achieve KPI’s on a monthly basis as agreed with your line manager.
Maintain and update the case management system.
Liaise with the Finance Department regarding the payment of disbursements, outstanding accounts etc.
How to apply
If you think you have the skills and experience for this role, don’t delay and apply now.
On our website you will find more information about Minster Law, take a look at what we can offer to you.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Careers Team via email at careers@minsterlaw.co.uk.
Equal opportunities
Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,112.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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