Catastrophic Injury Paralegal

Bydand Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Expert mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join its specialist serious injury team in Manchester. The role involves supporting solicitors on high-profile personal injury cases, including drafting documents and analyzing evidence. Candidates should possess strong litigation skills and be motivated to develop within a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working, exposure to complex cases, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in litigation with experience in personal injury cases.
• Advantageous experience in RTA, EL/PL, OL, and industrial disease.
• Motivation to learn and develop within a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors on serious injury cases.
• Draft witness statements and court documents.
• Analyze medical evidence and contribute to high-profile cases.
• Attend joint settlement meetings, mediations and expert conferences.
• Contribute to high‑value cases valued between £100K–£1M+.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork ability

Motivation to learn

Job description

Paralegal – Specialist Serious Injury Team

Location: Manchester, England

Specialist serious injury team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Paralegal to join a boutique firm’s specialist serious injury team in Manchester. This role offers exposure to the full spectrum of complex personal injury claims, including catastrophic injury and clinical negligence matters.

The role

You will support solicitors on a wide range of serious injury cases, including:

• Brain, spinal, amputation, and fatal injury claims
• Drafting witness statements, pleadings, and court documents
• Analysing medical evidence, liability, and quantum
• Attending joint settlement meetings, mediations, and expert conferences
• Contributing to high‑profile cases valued between £100K–£1M+

Candidate profile

Applications are welcomed from paralegals with a strong litigation foundation. Experience in RTA, EL/PL, OL, industrial disease, or clinical negligence will be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Motivation to learn and develop within a specialist practice

What’s on offer

• Exposure to complex, high‑value personal injury cases
• Hybrid working and competitive salary
• Expert mentoring from highly regarded lawyers
• Clear route to senior fee‑earning roles and long‑term career progression

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally recognised team with an excellent culture and reputation. To apply or discuss further in confidence, please get in touch.