Catastrophic Injury Paralegal — High-Value Claims

Clyde & Co; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal to join the Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team in Bristol or Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on high-value, complex claims, developing technical and commercial expertise.

You will support case management across all stages, coordinating with clients, insurers, and experts, while maintaining the firm’s high standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably within personal injury, defendant insurance litigation, or insurance claims.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of the litigation process would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in catastrophic injury and complex casualty litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of catastrophic injury and large loss claims.
• Reviewing medical records, witness evidence, and other claim documentation.
• Assisting with liability and quantum investigations.
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and instructions to medical and other experts.
• Preparing court bundles, conference packs, and hearing materials.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, experts, counsel, and other third parties.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Managing diaries, deadlines, and key case milestones.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship activities where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, service standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Team player

Independent work

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal to join the Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team in Bristol or Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on high-value, complex claims, developing technical and commercial expertise.

You will support case management across all stages, coordinating with clients, insurers, and experts, while maintaining the firm’s high standards and regulatory compliance.