Paralegal - Belfast

Clyde & Co Claims LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Belfast is seeking a proactive candidate to join our claims team. Based in our Belfast office, you will support our lawyers and Partners with the management of claims, liaising with clients nationally and coordinating documentation.

You will gain exposure to liability enquiries, medical records review, witness statements, and bundles, in a modern, flexible environment that supports ongoing development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers and Partners with day-to-day management of claims.
• Handle 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 admin duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Litigation process

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, everything from 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 admin duties.

Essential Skills & Experience

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Although not essential, knowledge of the litigation process would be useful.

Previous experience in a similar legal setting is required.

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.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

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.

Learn more about our interview process.

Note on Privacy

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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.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us.

Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. Learn more about life with us.