EL / PL Personal Injury Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal in Manchester. The role involves managing a caseload related to employers liability and public liability, with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should possess litigation experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary - up to £40,000

25 days holiday a year with buy/sell options

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied caseload.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Run a case load of EL and PL files and assist with complex injury caseload.
• Take witness statements, review complex disclosures, negotiate settlements, and instruct counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience in EL / PL

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Due to the development and continued growth of the firm’s personal injury department, they are now seeking a paralegal to run a case load of EL and PL files, whilst assisting the Partner with their complex injury caseload.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling cases involving employers liability / public liability as you will be responsible for running a case load from initial instruction to investigate liability and quantum, taking witness statements and instructions, reviewing complex disclosure, making offers and negotiating settlement, and instructing counsel to take cases to trial.

Really great chance to work for a Tier 1 ranked: Legal 500 law firm with great progression opportunities!

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary - up to £40,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday a year with the option to buy / sell more
• Company Pension

The Candidate

• Litigation experience in EL / PL
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.