Paralegal - Defence Insurance - Belfast

Clyde & Co; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their defence insurance team in Belfast. This role involves handling a range of litigation cases and requires a strong background in personal injury law. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive learning opportunities in a collaborative work environment, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ideally paralegal experience within personal injury litigation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and handling a varied caseload.
• Drafting of Court documents.
• Negotiating settlement of liability and quantum.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Undergraduate law degree or equivalent

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Clyde & Co Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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We are looking for a Paralegal to join our defence insurance team to be based in the Belfast office.

The Role

Our team covers a wide range of litigation including motor, employers liability, public liability and disease 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 successful candidate should preferably have experience in personal injury. Previous experience in dealing with defence insurance claims will be an advantage but is not essential. This is an opportunity to take a lead in a growing area where the law is developing and the work is challenging.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting and handling a varied caseload.
• Drafting of Court documents.
• Instruction of Counsel and experts where appropriate.
• Assessing liability and quantum and preparing reports/advice.
• Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary.
• Managing client MI expectations and SLA requirements.
• Negotiating recoverable costs and disbursements.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• An undergraduate law degree or equivalent.
• Ideally paralegal experience within personal injury litigation (Defendant or Plaintiff).
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Assertive and confident with a "can do" attitude to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills/knowledge.
  
  

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.

We offer hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

For a confidential conversation please contact [e-mail] 0161 240 2820 or apply today through the link provided.

Clyde & Co are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 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.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

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

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