Motor Team Paralegal

Daniel Johnston Solicitors; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership or private healthcare after six months

Cakes on employee birthdays

Staff meals/evenings out

Job summary

Daniel Johnston Solicitors is seeking Paralegals and/or File Handlers to join our team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated legal professionals to support solicitors in various cases, contributing to our clients' success while managing legal documentation and ensuring effective communication.

Ideal candidates will have over 1 year of experience in relevant fields and possess strong legal writing and organisational skills. The position offers benefits such as gym membership after six months and a collaborative working culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in EL/OL/Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury/Motor & Credit Hire.
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of files.
• Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research.
• Support solicitors in trial preparation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Proclaim

Insight

Job description

Paralegals and/or File Handlers - Credit Hire and Motor Team - Belfast - On-Site - Full-Time - Competitive Salary

Daniel Johnston Solicitors is seeking detail-oriented and highly organised individuals to join our growing legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated legal professionals to support our solicitors across a variety of cases and contribute meaningfully to our clients' success.

At DJS, we represent clients in personal injury, clinical negligence and litigation matters. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of files
• Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Dealing with matters in the County Court and the High Court
• Sending instructions and liaising with Counsel
• Conduct legal research
• Organise and manage case files, documents, and discovery materials
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and external parties
• Support our solicitors in trial preparation and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in any of the following: EL/OL/Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury/Motor & Credit Hire
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in legal case management software such as Proclaim and Insight.

Benefits

• After six months - free gym membership or access to a private healthcare plan
• Cakes on employee birthdays
• Staff meals/evenings out