Job description
Rewards & 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 expert
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