Legal Assistant Placement
Are you passionate about the law? Eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced legal environment?
Look no further!
Join our Legal Assistant Placement at Winn Solicitors!
We're looking for driven candidates to join Winn Group for a Year Long Academic Placement as a Legal Assistant for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
Here, you'll acquire first-hand experience within a legal firm and delve into diverse aspects of the law, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
There are several departments that are involved in this programme, they include, Personal Injury, Official Injury Claims (OIC), Costs and Debt Recovery and Vehicle Damage (Pre- Litigation).
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors, On Medical, and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and well-being, and fosters your growth.
Personal Injury
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include
completion of tasks to include but not limited to:
- Accurate recording of evidence and or data received from clients and other parties within Proclaim.
- Accurate drafting of legal documents.
- Undertaking research and valuation of claims in line with judicial guidelines.
- Ensure the client obtains the appropriate level of compensation for their personal injury and losses, by regulations and legislation.
- Maximise income per case by the relevant cost regime.
- Ensure disbursements incurred are appropriate for the progression of a case.
- Maximise the recovery of other Winn Group costs, without compromising the best outcome for the client.
- Assist other team members in achieving their key responsibilities.
Official Injury Claims (OIC)
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include
completion of tasks to include but not limited to:
- Chasing insurers and solicitors for payments.
- Reviewing and valuing medical evidence – tariff only and mixed injuries and calculating losses so that the file is in a position to submit to the OIC.
- Chasing Court for notice of issue and hearing dates.
- Chasing GP and hospital records.
- Reviewing and calculating losses in line with the claimant’s medical report.
- Chasing clients for agreement to medical reports, court documents, witness statements and any losses evidence.
Costs and Debt Recovery
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include
completion of tasks to include but not limited to:
- Preparing schedules and bills of costs, including litigation schedules such as estimates and statements of costs for trials/ applications.
- Negotiation of legal costs and disbursements.
- Issuing Part 7 and Part 8.
- Proceedings and making applications.
- Liaising with legal teams.
Vehicle Damage
(Post Litigation)
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include
completion of tasks to include but not limited to:
- Obtaining evidence from the client concerning liability and any other heads of loss. You will review and assess the strength of the evidence and advise the client accordingly.
- Preparing and drafting court proceedings in preparation for litigation and ensuring all documentary evidence in support of the proceedings is on file.
- Maximising income per case by the relevant cost regime.
- Maximising the recovery of other Winn Group costs, without compromising the best outcome for the client.
- Working towards set KPIs and targets.
- Work following the relevant civil procedure rules and case law.
What We're Looking For:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
- Confidential and discreet
- Ability to work closely with members of a team
- Cooperative and flexible approach
- IT literate
- Commitment to own personal development
Next Steps
If you feel this is the right experience for you, then Apply Now. Please provide us with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter. Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
- Why do you want to take part in a Legal Assistant Placement at Winn Solicitors?
- What skills would you bring to the Legal Assistant role and Winn Solicitors?
- What department would be your first and second choice?
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Due to demand, you may be selected for a different department than your first
and second choice. You also must be available fully between the dates shown above. Applications will be open until May 1st 2024. If you have not received any communication from us by June 1st 2024, your application was not successful.
Apply Now
To start the application process, please complete the form below, upload your CV and include a covering letter.
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Winn Group is one of the country's leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.