Trainee Paralegal

Experience is not essential as full training will be given.  The role provides a unique and exciting opportunity for those seeking a start in their legal career, joining us as we continue to grow, developing your legal skills with our exceptional training and continued guidance whilst receiving market rate salary and being able to participate in a generous staff share scheme.

As a handler in our Claimant Personal Injury department, you will be representing our clients who have been injured or suffered a financial loss as a result of a road traffic accident to bring a claim against the Defendant for damages using court proceedings as and when required.  The successful candidate will deal with a caseload of claims in which the other driver is disputing liability and/or quantum in full or in part for the accident from the commencement of the claim, up to and sometimes including trial.  This can be a difficult time for our clients and therefore you will be there from the start of their claim, reassuring and empathising with them.

Aside from investigating the accident circumstances, you will be responsible for the investigation of our client’s claim for Personal Injury. If you are part of an injury team, your role will involve obtaining medical evidence in support of your client’s claim, valuing the injuries sustained. For both personal injury and losses only claims you will be responsible for gathering all of the required evidence in respect of the Claimant’s losses.

With your own caseload, you’ll advise your clients on the best course of action. In this fast-paced role, you’ll effectively manage and progress your own caseload using our in-house case management system (and in line with our key client measures), keeping clients informed of progress every step of the way.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ability to prioritise and manage a full case load
• Proactively reviewing accident circumstances and any relevant case law
• Assessing and investigating liability
• Reviewing Medical Reports & valuing injury claims
• Reviewing financial losses
• Drafting Court Documents
• Advising clients in respect of liability and quantum
• Considering prospects and taking a pragmatic approach to settlements
• Prioritising and managing a to do list
• Great telephone manner

• Good negotiation skills and the ability to make decisions
• A strong team ethos and willingness to engage
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good initiative and ability to meet deadlines

Requirements:

• Experience of handling claims of this nature is helpful but not essential.
• You must have a genuine interest in law and be willing to learn new skills and approaches to tasks
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills are vital and you will need to be a great communicator
• Whilst you will be supported in your role, you will need to be able to manage your time effectively, ensuring adherence with service level agreements and deadlines
• Being able to prioritise your work in what can be a busy environment will be essential.
• A large part of the role is solving problems and so the ability to weigh up various approaches and then action the appropriate solution will be essential.
• An eagerness to “get stuck in”, whilst you maintain strong attention to detail will serve you well
• You should be as enthusiastic about delivering great service as we are. The desire to perform to the best of your abilities will be indispensable when you join the team here at Admiral Law.

Key Information

• Interviews will be taking place the week commencing 28/08.
• There are 2 start dates for this position; 18th of September or 2nd of October.
• You will be required to work full time in the Cardiff office for the first 3 months. The role will then become hybrid. 

Benefits of working for Admiral Law

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we're voted no. 1 in the 2020 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

The members of our team are right at the heart of our success. We invest a lot of effort to ensure that our organisation is a happy place to work where people have the appropriate training to excel in their role, becoming experts in their chosen field.   The management group works closely with individual handlers to ensure that they have the support and guidance necessary to achieve specific goals. This emphasis has led to what we love seeing: people enjoying the job, developing their technical knowledge and progressing in their roles.

We offer great opportunities for those interested in furthering their legal career. We also encourage flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home as well as the office with hybrid working.

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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