Paralegal - Employment Law
Core
Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated employment law cases to assess the prospects of success for claims and defences on behalf of legal expenses insurers.
Role type
Paralegal (Employment Law)
Builds
Initial case assessments and viability reports for legal expenses insurance clients
Domain
Legal services / Employment Law
Required skills
Case assessment, risk identification, written reporting, client communication, policy compliance, prioritization
Preferred skills
Commercial awareness, resilience, Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to work under pressure
Responsibilities
Review newly referred legal claims to assess prospect of success based on instructions and evidence. Provide well-drafted written assessments to customers. Communicate with clients, insurers, and third parties regarding case viability and next steps. Identify risks in claims (including fraud) and report appropriately. Ensure claims are handled in accordance with legal expenses insurance policy requirements. Deliver on team SLAs, KPIs, and performance targets.
Seniority
Junior / Trainee