Motor Paralegal

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £28,000

25 days of annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join its Motor team in Manchester. This role involves managing your own caseload and guiding clients on liability and quantum, with emphasis on RTA cases. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £28,000 and a flexible hybrid working arrangement, along with extensive benefits and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling pre-litigated RTA cases.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while managing a varied caseload.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, offering guidance on liability and quantum.
• Conduct initial investigations and gather witness statements.
• Review medical records and assess quantum.

Skills

Managing caseloads of MOJ/OIC claims

Background in handling Credit Hire cases

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Negotiation abilities

Job description

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 firm recognised for providing specialised, high-quality legal services to both businesses and individuals. Following recent growth and expansion, the firm is looking for skilled Paralegals to join its Motor team, where you will manage your own caseload, offering guidance on liability and quantum.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have significant experience, particularly in handling pre-litigated RTA cases. Your responsibilities will include a range of tasks such as conducting initial investigations, gathering witness statements, reviewing medical records, assessing quantum, and negotiating settlements. This is a great opportunity to further develop your expertise within a dynamic team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Paralegal with experience in managing caseloads of MOJ/OIC claims
• Background in handling Credit Hire cases
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while managing a varied caseload
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Professional and effective communicator with colleagues and clients

Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary, up to £28,000 based on experience
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Private medical insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression paths
• Easily accessible by public transport

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact

Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom