OIC Portal Paralegal

Job Title: OIC Portal Paralegal Job Description: Legal Assistant OIC Portal - Stage 3 We are one of the North West's leading legal practices, specialising in Personal Injury, Defamation, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, and Abuse. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Official Injury Claims Portal team in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide, and getting the best results for their clients. As Legal Assistant on the OIC Portal team, you will be progressing disputed claims through the Official Injury Claim portal in an accurate and efficient manner. You will be working individually with high attention to detail but also as part of the team. The team is currently broken down between Liability Admitted cases and Liability Disputed cases. On a daily basis, you will be dealing with quantum and liability dispute cases, which are unable to be settled at Stage 2 in the OIC Portal. You will be required to either negotiate settlement or, failing that, issue proceedings within the OIC Portal for the Court to determine liability or quantum at a final hearing. If you have drive, determination, ambition, and are looking for a stimulating career, then we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include: General call queries/answering the team loop (Claimant and Third Party) Reviewing Medical Evidence and valuing Whiplash Injuries Reviewing Claimants Losses and Vehicle Related Losses including Credit Hire Drafting Liability Witness Statements on behalf of the Claimant Issuing proceedings through OIC Portal Attending Conferences with Counsel About You: Previous experience advantageous Knowledge of admitted and disputed cases advantageous Knowledge of computers, particularly excel spreadsheets, will be necessary Good organisational skills An ability to prioritise work An ability to work to deadlines and the demands of the team An ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment Job Type: Permanent Job Reference: ZL/JB Salary:

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