Verified Job
Legal
Statement Taker
Legal
#38535
Remote / WFH
Ward and Rider Solicitors
Job Description
Ward & Rider Solicitors have been providing quality legal services for over 75 years to the people of Coventry and the Midlands who require a service from committed lawyers who genuinely care about their clients and their affairs.
Main purpose of the role:
To support Personal Injury Lawyers by taking Witness Statements to support personal injury/medical negligence claims. To relay important information obtained from clients and their witnesses to the lawyer overseeing the cases and to give their advice on any evidence obtained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Interviewing clients and witnesses as requested by the PI/Clinical Negligence Lawyers
Prepare written statements (sometimes complex)
Attend joint site inspections
When required, preparation of locus reports - photographs and sketch plans
Other duties required within the spirit and scope of the post
Flexibility of hours is essential, some weekend/evening work will be required and use of own vehicle is required
Essential skills and experience:
Experience of statement taking and production/legal experience is essential
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Effective organisation and time management skills
A strong team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality
Ability to take direction, ask appropriate questions and complete tasks independently
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 extra days at Christmas + Duvet Day on your Birthday + Christmas Eve (when it falls on a working day) = 36 days holiday
The ability to take your holiday in hours, not just days
Company sick pay
Simply Health cash health plan with “myWellbeing” – speak to a GP, discounted membership to over 2000 gyms, counselling services
Death in service scheme
Free parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Main purpose of the role:
To support Personal Injury Lawyers by taking Witness Statements to support personal injury/medical negligence claims. To relay important information obtained from clients and their witnesses to the lawyer overseeing the cases and to give their advice on any evidence obtained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Interviewing clients and witnesses as requested by the PI/Clinical Negligence Lawyers
Prepare written statements (sometimes complex)
Attend joint site inspections
When required, preparation of locus reports - photographs and sketch plans
Other duties required within the spirit and scope of the post
Flexibility of hours is essential, some weekend/evening work will be required and use of own vehicle is required
Essential skills and experience:
Experience of statement taking and production/legal experience is essential
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Effective organisation and time management skills
A strong team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality
Ability to take direction, ask appropriate questions and complete tasks independently
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 extra days at Christmas + Duvet Day on your Birthday + Christmas Eve (when it falls on a working day) = 36 days holiday
The ability to take your holiday in hours, not just days
Company sick pay
Simply Health cash health plan with “myWellbeing” – speak to a GP, discounted membership to over 2000 gyms, counselling services
Death in service scheme
Free parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Work Location: In person
