Paralegal - Catastrophic Loss

DWF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a motivated Paralegal for the Manchester office to assist senior team members handling high-value personal injury files up to £20 million. The role covers injuries of utmost severity within a large, respected practice.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern from Manchester with 2 days in the office, providing exposure to complex EL/PL, RTA and catastrophic injury cases and opportunities to learn and progress in a leading UK firm.

Qualifications

• A real interest in EL/PL, RTA, personal injury or catastrophic injury cases.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to strict deadlines.
• Excellent administration and IT skills with Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior members with progression of personal injury cases (RTA, EL/PL) through litigation.
• Assist with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and trial preparation.
• Liaise with clients and third parties; update files and review confidential records.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the legal team.
• Action cases in line with service standards and client protocols.

Skills

EL/PL interest

RTA experience

Personal injury knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Why join us?

The Major Injury and Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well‑known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims; resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on.

We are currently looking for a motivated Paralegal to the team in our Manchester office. As Paralegal you will assist senior team members who deal with a range of high value files (up to £20 million), including injuries of utmost severity.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognised as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern from our Manchester office, with 2 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• To assist senior members of the team with the progression of personal injury cases (RTA, EL/PL) through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs.
• To act as a trusted member of the team whilst taking responsibility of tasks, including updating files, reviewing confidential records and, liaising with third parties.
• Engage with clients and other stakeholders to gather and organise information.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the legal team.
• Action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols.

Essential

• A real interest in EL/PL, RTA, personal injury or catastrophic injury cases, preferably with previous experience.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines and service levels.
• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data.

Desirable

• Background working within a busy commercial environment.

What will help you succeed in this role?

What we offer?

If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, you may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business 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.