Paralegal - Major Injury & Casualty

DWF; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal services provider in Birmingham is looking for an entry-level Paralegal for their Major Injury & Casualty division. The role involves assisting with a range of legal tasks, handling personal injury claims, drafting court documents, and ensuring compliance with client standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant legal qualifications and strong communication skills. DWF values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with defendant personal injury caseloads such as Employers Liability and Public Liability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail for analyzing sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team on a varied defendant Casualty caseload.
• Draft court documents, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Conduct liability investigations and gather evidence.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM, LPC

Tools

Visual Files case management system

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• To assist senior team members on a varied defendant Casualty caseload
• Drafting court documents and adhering to strict deadlines
• Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions
• Reviewing medical records and other case related documents
• General day to day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements
• Providing the highest level of client care at all times
• To a satisfactory and speedy settlement in accordance with the client requirements

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Previous experience assisting on or handling a defendant personal injury caseload including Employers Liability, Public Liability and catastrophic injury work
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant Legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM, LPC

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of working with Visual Files case management system
• Demonstrable knowledge of the importance and use of Management Information

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice