Motor Fast Track & Small Claims Paralegal

Weightmans Llp; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Paralegal to manage a caseload of fraud motor cases. The ideal candidate has experience in motor or litigated claims and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment recognized as a top employer. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, ensuring compliance with procedures, and achieving financial targets.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have some experience of dealing with motor/litigated claims.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators.
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets.

Skills

Experience with motor/litigated claims

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

About your new role PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved. What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans\' Fraud Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions. We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to manage/assist with a caseload of fraud motor cases for the motor fraud team in Liverpool.

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Initially review liability, quantum and Claimant Solicitor conduct before devising a strategy for continued handling
• Handle cases to conclusion including instructing investigators, posing Part 35 questions, instructing Counsel and making Part 36 offers
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Paralegal you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have some experience of dealing with motor/litigated claims and a genuine interest in the above area of work.
• Experience of handling/assisting a case load of litigated motor files, within the small claims and fast track, preferably as a Defendant
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

Organisational notes

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.