Shipping Paralegal

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a shipping paralegal to join a leading shipping firm in central Newcastle.

The role would suit a paralegal with upwards of 1 years' experience ideally gained within a commercial, litigation or insurance based legal role such as personal injury and property damage.

Candidates who have a law degree but now work within the insurance sector are also encouraged to apply.

The team are responsible for dealing with international shipping claims, predominantly focussing in freight, demurrage and defence work.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in handling of freight, demurrage and defence claims.


• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence.


• Drafting reports for internal reporting purposes.


• Updating claim status summaries and reports.


• Costs management.


• Complex legal minutes.


• Assisting in the conduct of London arbitration proceedings.


• Instructing external lawyers, surveyors, correspondences or experts both in the UK and abroad.

Requirements:

• Law degree.


• 1 years' paralegal experience ideally within commercial, litigation, personal injury, recoveries, property damage or the insurance sector.

What's on offer?:

• Salary up to £25,000.


• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays.


• Hybrid working, 2 in, 3 from home.


• Private healthcare and cash plan.


• Subsidised parking.


• On-site gym/ money towards gym membership.


• 10% pension contribution.

To apply for this Shipping Paralegal role please do so via the link or contact Chloe Smith in the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal Division on 0113 467 9783.