Paralegal: Police Litigation & Civil Claims

Remote Worker LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Manchester is seeking a motivated Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join the Police Team, handling civil claims against police forces, public liability matters and inquests. You will work closely with partners, legal directors and associates to manage a varied caseload.

The role offers training and development opportunities within a market-leading insurance and defendant litigation practice, with exposure to high-quality work and a professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience, preferably within litigation or defendant insurance work including Employers Liability and Public Liability experience.
• Strong academic background, Minimum 2:1 degree, AAB at A level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Confidence working with large volumes of documentation and evidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the management of litigated and pre-litigated claims on behalf of police force clients.
• Drafting correspondence, court documents, witness instructions and reports.
• Reviewing and analysing police records, disclosure documentation, medical evidence and other case materials.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Liaising with clients, witnesses, counsel, experts and third parties.
• Managing document review exercises and maintaining electronic case files.
• Assisting with the preparation of cases for hearings, trials, mediations and inquests.
• Preparing instructions to counsel and experts.
• Monitoring court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship activities where appropriate.
• Ensuring time recording is maintained accurately and promptly.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

2:1 degree in relevant field

AAB at A level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Clyde & Co in Manchester is seeking a motivated Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join the Police Team, handling civil claims against police forces, public liability matters and inquests. You will work closely with partners, legal directors and associates to manage a varied caseload.

The role offers training and development opportunities within a market-leading insurance and defendant litigation practice, with exposure to high-quality work and a professional team environment.