We are looking for a new Paralegal Team Leader for our PPI team and are seeking applications from paralegals with PPI experience.  The Paralegal Team Leader will be allocated to one of our PPI sub-teams to support on the monitoring and progression of the cases

About CMS
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 79 offices in 45 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.

CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.

About the Role

You will be part of a large team working for one of CMS' key financial services clients, supported by robust processes, document automation and automated workflows.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the LSU Manager by ensuring that each case is being progressed proactively.
• Monitoring deadlines for each case being handled within the relevant sub-team to ensure that deadlines are being met by each case handler;

• Checking our High Q system and reviewing our tracker to ensure all information has been populated correctly.

• Monitoring training requirements for the relevant sub-team;

• Becoming proficient at resolving workflow issues in the High Q system;

• Ensuring cover within the sub-team for any sickness/annual leave;

• You will also manage a caseload of claims on behalf of our client, the defendant party, albeit at a reduced volume from other paralegals in the team to take account of your additional responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic paralegals with PPI experience, strong technology skills and an ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients. The right candidate for this role will be keen to take the next step to develop their skills and experience in relation to project and people management. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and work to deadlines. Able to demonstrate that you can handle a large workload, you will be extremely organised and must be able to prioritise effectively

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.

For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website.

Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

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