Litigation Paralegal

Confidential; West of England, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Health cash plan

Gym/lifestyle benefits

Work-life balance

Dress for your day

People-focused recognition

Referral schemes

Development routes to qualification

Diversity & sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Confidential seeks an experienced Personal Injury Case Handler to manage a diverse caseload in our claimant injury department. The role blends office and home working, with two days per week in the Bristol office. You will handle cases including vulnerable road users and head injuries, requiring independence and litigation experience.

Applicants must have litigation/P.I. experience and be able to carry a caseload independently.

Qualifications

• Experience handling claimant injury caseloads.
• Familiarity with MOJ Portal processes.
• Experience pursuing fast track claims.
• Litigation experience from issuing proceedings through to trial.
• Knowledge of case management systems.
• Ability to meet strict service levels.
• Analytical and research skills in legal issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of personal injury claims.
• Pursue claims up to £25,000 through MOJ Portal and outside it, including pre/post litigation stages.
• Comply with service standards and policies.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, experts and solicitors.
• Attend weekly risk assessment meetings.
• Manage client expectations and handle complaints per policy.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Claimant injury experience

MOJ Portal knowledge

Litigation exposure

Communication skills

Legal research

Teamwork

Case analysis

Case management

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

Law degree or CILEx

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

• Annual Salary: To be discussed
• Location: Bristol
• Job Type: Hybrid (2 days in office)

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Case Handler to join our client's claimant injury department. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving a variety of injury claims, including those involving vulnerable road users and minor to moderate head injuries. This role requires a combination of office and home working, with 2 days per week spent in our clients Bristol office.

PLEASE NOTE: MUST HAVE LITIGATION/PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE AND BE ABLE TO CARRY A CASELOAD INDEPENDENTLY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Day-to-day of the role

• - Efficiently and effectively manage your own caseload of personal injury claims.
• - Pursue claims up to a value of £25,000.00 through and outside of the MOJ Portal, including pre and post litigation stages, making full use of our case management system.
• - Comply fully with agreed service standards.
• - Communicate with clients, insurers, expert witnesses, and solicitors.
• - Attend and participate in weekly risk assessment meetings.
• - Manage client expectations and effectively deal with any complaints that arise in line with company policy.
• - Perform any other duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• - Experience handling a claimant injury caseload.
• - Working knowledge of MOJ Portal processes.
• - Experience pursuing claims allocated to the Fast Track.
• - Experience of litigation including the issue of proceedings, complying with Court Directions through to Trial.
• - Knowledge of a Case Management System.
• - Ability to work to strict Service Level Agreements.
• - Technical proficiency in claims handling including litigation.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• - Ability to analyse and research legal issues.
• - Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• - Ability to work as part of a team.
• - Law degree, CILEx, or equivalent qualification desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• - Excellent annual leave & welfare benefits.
• - Health cash plan & gym/lifestyle benefits.
• - Work-life balance & dress for your day.
• - People-focused recognition & referral schemes.
• - Development & routes to qualification.
• - Diversity & sustainability initiatives.

A successful offer of employment is subject to a basic credit check and a basic DBS check.