Complex Injury Paralegal – Large-Loss Claims

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (plus buy/sac

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health

Death In Service

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3%

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering ProgrammeCycle

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Merlin Tickets nationwide

Discounts at local retail outlets

Job summary

Davies is seeking a Complex Injury Paralegal to join the Bolton team. You will support on large loss and complex injury cases, including brain and spinal injuries, with case management, document drafting, and liaison with experts and insurers.

The role suits someone with some litigated experience who wants to develop in a supported environment. It offers the chance to progress within our Complex Injury Claims Team and contribute to high-stakes claims.

Qualifications

• Minimum education standard of GCSEs grades 4 or above A-C with established interest in law.
• Experience of and understanding of the litigation process, preferably in a file handling role.
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business.
• An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
• An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks.
• Self-confidence, with good literacy and IT skills.
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic court documents, file and serve court documents, and diarise hearing dates.
• Liaise with experts, counsel regarding CVs, and availability for conferences.
• Communicate with insureds and witnesses about conferences and hearings, draft witness summons.
• Coordinate with courts regarding hearings and consent orders.
• Maintain case management records and update experts summaries and payment histories.
• Arrange medical appointments and chase reports, draft medical records mandates.
• Review medical records and drafts, summarize findings for file progress.
• Redact documents to protect privilege and GDPR compliance.
• Support the team in client meetings and research tasks.

Skills

Litigation process

Legal communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

IT skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs 4+

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Davies is seeking a Complex Injury Paralegal to join the Bolton team. You will support on large loss and complex injury cases, including brain and spinal injuries, with case management, document drafting, and liaison with experts and insurers.

The role suits someone with some litigated experience who wants to develop in a supported environment. It offers the chance to progress within our Complex Injury Claims Team and contribute to high-stakes claims.