Local Government Paralegal

Weightmans Llp; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Local Government team. You will manage your own caseload predominantly involving fast-track claims, assist fee earners with legal research and case management, and attend court hearings. Ideal candidates will have experience in EL/PL casualty claims and strong drafting and communication skills. This role is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's top law firms.

Benefits

Leading employer recognition

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current experience of assisting with EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
• Some knowledge of PL, EL, Highways, Housing Law, Social Care.
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work in the dedicated Local Government team based out of Birmingham with your own caseload.
• Assist fee earners with general case management, legal research, and drafting.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings to support fee earners.

Skills

Assisting with EL/PL casualty claims

Drafting skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Job description

Overview

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join our Casualty Local Government Team in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Work in the dedicated Local Government team based out of Birmingham with your own caseload of predominantly fast-track claims (and/or multi track depending on experience).
• Receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers for a wide range of cases involving public sector and insurance clients nationally.
• Assist fee earners with general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements and reports to clients, and preparation for court hearings.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings to support fee earners.
• Assist with the instruction of Counsel and experts.
• Respond promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision.
• Review records and support the team's business development activities.
• Complete MI procedures as required.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to.

About You / Qualifications

• Current experience of assisting with EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
• Some knowledge of PL, EL, Highways, Housing Law, Social Care.
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload.
• Good drafting skills.
• Good influencing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills.

Why work for us

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th in the list, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.