Paralegal

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking legal team as a Paralegal in Manchester, where you will be part of one of the UK's largest Catastrophic Injury teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-value personal injury claims, collaborating with household name insurers. You will be supported in your professional development while gaining hands-on experience in a hybrid working environment. The role emphasizes a commitment to excellence, compliance, and teamwork, making it ideal for those eager to grow in their legal careers. If you are passionate about law and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for career progression

Inclusive and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate IT skills and legal research knowledge are essential.
• A law degree is required, with attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases according to service standards and protocols.
• Conduct investigations into liability and damages, gathering evidence.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT and keyboard skills

Legal research skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Education

Law degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Lexis Library

Lawtel

Westlaw

Practical Law

Job description

Why join us?

Our Catastrophic Personal Injury team at DWF, Manchester are currently hiring for a Paralegal. The Catastrophic Injury team is one of the largest in the UK and is recognised nationally. Our 30+ strong Manchester team acts for household name insurer clients on high value, complex personal injury claims. The team's expertise covers Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters although expertise in all of those sub-specialisms is not necessarily a pre-requisite for the role.

Responsibilities

• To action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols.
• To act as a trusted member within the team, taking responsibility and ensuring the case management system is kept up to date with court orders, and liaising with clients.
• Conduct thorough investigations into liability and damages, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with experts.
• Progression of cases to a satisfactory and speedy settlement per the client's requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards at all times.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes such as Lexis Library, Lawtel, Westlaw and Practical Law for carrying out legal research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Attention to detail.
• A law degree.

Desirable

• 12 – 18 months previous experience in a legal environment.
• Previous experience assisting in the running of a litigated major injury/large loss case load preferably RTA/EL/PL.

What we offer?

• Our team has a proven history of developing staff, having successfully supported paralegals and apprentices to qualify within our team as solicitors and chartered legal executives.
• The role is hybrid office-based, with the expectation that you will work in the Manchester office at least two days per week or as required.
• The role will involve working in a team environment advising insurers and professionals in respect of claims made against a wide range of professionals (including but not limited to solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, construction professionals, insurance brokers, surveyors and technology/media professionals) and will embrace policy coverage advice, all forms of dispute resolution and assistance with disciplinary proceedings.
• You will be fully supervised to support your ongoing development.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.