Litigation Paralegal

Legal Southwest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Exeter is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist with personal injury and clinical negligence cases. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth, offering hybrid working options after initial onboarding. Candidates should have relevant experience in litigation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing a small caseload under supervision.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Litigation, Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Partner with a varied caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Liaise with clients and external parties.
• Manage a small caseload with supervision.

Skills

Previous experience within Litigation, Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Proactive and motivated approach

Job description

Overview

Our client, a respected law firm based in Exeter, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a Partner, assisting with a caseload that is predominantly personal injury matters, alongside some general litigation and clinical negligence work.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of litigation matters and will also have the opportunity to manage their own small caseload under supervision. This role offers clear progression opportunities, including support for further study and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting a Partner with a varied caseload of personal injury, clinical negligence, and general litigation matters.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court forms.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and external parties.
• Managing a small caseload independently with appropriate supervision.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Litigation, Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A proactive, motivated, and professional approach.

Additional Information

This role is based in Exeter with hybrid working arrangements available after an initial office-based period.

A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, together with clear progression opportunities for the right candidate.

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