Motor Litigation Paralegal | Manage 70-File Caseload

Whereby; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is recruiting a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal for its Volume Motor team based in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role focuses on running a defendant caseload of litigated matters with a background in Motor/RTA work.

You will manage a busy caseload, draft pleadings, value claims, and negotiate settlements while liaising with solicitors, courts, and insurers. Excellent organisation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently in a fast pace environment.
• Professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of approximately 70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings and prepare witness statements for use in court.
• Value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages and negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong telephone negotiation skills.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with claimants' solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and insurer clients.
• Maintain case management system updates and timely Management Information.
• Adhere to client SLA reporting requirements and internal quality standards.

Skills

Motor/RTA litigation

Case management

Attention to detail

Time management

Negotiation skills

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Clyde & Co is recruiting a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal for its Volume Motor team based in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role focuses on running a defendant caseload of litigated matters with a background in Motor/RTA work.

You will manage a busy caseload, draft pleadings, value claims, and negotiate settlements while liaising with solicitors, courts, and insurers. Excellent organisation and communication are essential.