Full job descriptionRewards & Benefits on Offer;
*Monday to Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
*Competitive starting salary
*Performance Based Bonus Scheme
*Hybrid working (office & home working) if eligible
*23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days. Additional holiday for 5 years’ service
*Holiday purchase scheme. (You can buy up to 1 week’s annual leave)
*Attendance bonus
*Death in service following 1 years’ service
*Auto-enrolment company pension
*Employee assistance programme 24-hour helpline
*Travel to work schemes; bike to work scheme, public transport pass scheme
*Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
The Company you will be working with;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious legal client on their search for a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair Department on a full time and permanent basis and the ideal candidate with be a law graduate.
The Role you will be doing;
*Checking and reviewing initial claim information
*Taking initial information from clients over telephone
*Sending files for triage and reviewing triage reports
*Identifying and processing files to be rejected
*Dealing with routine post, emails and telephone calls
*Liaising with surveyors and any other experts
*Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others
*Assisting other team members as necessary, including various elements of file handling under supervision as and when required
*To carry out such other duties as might reasonably be requested by the Partners
*Working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch.
About You;
*Graduate of Law
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Strong organisational skills and be adept at dealing with electronic case management and filing systems
*Excellent time management skills and will be comfortable working under time constraints, with the ability to work accurately and to meet deadlines
*Excellent research skills, interpersonal skills and be mindful of the need for high levels of discretion when dealing with confidential matters
*Good attention to detail and a strong ability to prioritise work
*An understanding of the importance of client care and maintaining good client relations
*An ability to work well within a team