Paralegal

Clyde & Co (SMS) Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal to join the Volume Motor team based in the Glasgow or Edinburgh office. You will manage a caseload of around 70 files, handle procedural aspects from issue to trial, and draft pleadings.

The role requires accuracy, strong organisation, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication with solicitors, courts and insurers. This is a great path for progression within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of approximately c70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate with persuasive arguments.
• Prepare witness statements for court proceedings, via telephone or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and insurers.
• Use a case management system and maintain timely, accurate MI reporting.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in reporting and updates.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Motor/RTA litigation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional manner

Communication skills

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Volume Motor Team - Glasgow or Edinburgh office

We are looking to recruit a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal to join our specialist Volume Motor team based in the Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of approximately c70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
• Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients.
• Have strong organisation skills and be able to use a case management system.
• Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast pace environment.
• A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally.

Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.

Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

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