Paralegal - Belfast

Clyde & Co; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Belfast is seeking a proactive assistant to support our litigation team. The role involves helping with day-to-day claim management, liaising on liability enquiries, and handling medical records and witness statements.

You will also prepare instructions to experts and Counsel and assemble Counsel/Court bundles while providing general admin support. Ideal candidates will have superb communication and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the litigation process would be useful.
• Previous experience in a similar legal setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and Partners with day‑to‑day management of claims.
• Assist with liability enquiries and obtain/review medical records and reports.
• Draft witness statements and prepare instructions to experts and counsel.
• Prepare Counsel/Court bundles and perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Litigation knowledge (desirable)

Job description

The Team

Our team covers a wide range of litigation including motor, disease, employers liability and public liability claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm.

The role is based in our Belfast office and requires regular communication with clients nationally. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment.

The Role

Your role will involve assisting our lawyers and Partners with all aspects of the day‑to‑day management of claims, including assisting with liability enquiries, obtaining and reviewing medical records and reports, drafting witness statements, preparing instructions to Experts and Counsel, preparing Counsel/Court bundles and any general administrative duties.

Essential Skills & Experience

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure and to meet strict deadlines. Although not essential, knowledge of the litigation process would be useful. Previous experience in a similar legal setting is required.

Benefits

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

Equal Opportunity

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.