Paralegal, Personal Injury - Police Federation Claims

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal - Personal Injury to join a newly established team handling police-related claims for the Police Federation of England and Wales. You will support qualified fee earners with a busy caseload, draft documents, manage files and assist in obtaining expert opinions, while maintaining high client care standards and compliance with SRA rules.

The role offers structured training and development as you handle sensitive matters, including complex

Qualifications

• Understanding of the legal profession and personal injury practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive or distressing material with discretion.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient, client-focused service in accordance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Support fee earners with police federation personal injury claims, including sensitive matters.
• Communicate clearly with clients, witnesses, experts and colleagues, maintaining professional boundaries.
• Draft statements, correspondence, file notes and other legal documents to a high standard.
• Prepare instructions to medical experts and counsel and assist in obtaining opinions on claims.
• Prepare court documents, disclosure documentation and hearing bundles within deadlines.
• Review medical records, expert reports and evidence and undertake legal research.
• Manage an agreed pre-litigation caseload with supervision and efficiency.
• Progress tasks, manage priorities, and communicate deadlines and risks promptly.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic files, including billing and archiving.
• Assist with reporting to the Police Federation and obtaining authority for work.
• Work toward chargeable-hours and billing targets.
• Comply with SRA Accounts Rules and firm policies.
• Participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Personal injury law

Legal drafting

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Empathy

IT skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Proclaim

Copilot

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal - Personal Injury to join a newly established team handling police-related claims for the Police Federation of England and Wales. You will support qualified fee earners with a busy caseload, draft documents, manage files and assist in obtaining expert opinions, while maintaining high client care standards and compliance with SRA rules.

The role offers structured training and development as you handle sensitive matters, including complex