Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal

eNL; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Paralegal to join its Gloucestershire team, handling Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters. The role offers a mixed workload and exposure to MOJ portal processes, with progression of files and drafting of key documents.

You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple systems while meeting deadlines. Salary £25-30k DOE.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Proactive team player who can work independently.
• High attention to detail with analytical approach.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle new enquiries, assess case merits and open files.
• Advise clients on personal injury matters and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage PI and clinical negligence cases, including records, expert instructions, counsel and CFA documentation.
• Progress claims through the MOJ portal, including settlement packs and Stage 3 proceedings.
• Draft key legal documents: claim forms, particulars of claim, schedules of loss, witness statements and interim applications.
• Arrange and attend conferences with clients, experts and counsel.
• Conduct legal research and manage After the Event (ATE) insurance applications.
• Maintain up-to-date files and manage diaries, court dates and limitations.
• Support fee earners with day-to-day management of caseloads.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client relationships

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal Gloucestershire £25-30,000 DOE A forward-thinking firm is looking for a skilled Paralegal to assist their team of fee earners and provide legal services to clients in relation to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. JOB REF: 5888

OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate can expect a mixed workload, where they will be expected to:

• Handle new enquiries, assess case merits, and open files.
• Advise clients on personal injury matters and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage PI and clinical negligence cases, including records, expert instructions, counsel, and CFA documentation.
• Progress claims through the MOJ portal, including settlement packs, interim payments, and Stage 3 proceedings.
• Draft key legal documents, including claim forms, particulars of claim, schedules of loss, witness statements, and interim applications.
• Arrange and attend conferences with clients, experts, and counsel.
• Conduct legal research and manage After the Event (ATE) insurance applications.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date files and manage team diaries, court dates, and limitation deadlines.
• Support fee earners with the efficient day-to-day management of their caseloads.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and manage multiple systems. Experience in collating and analysing data, alongside a proactive and methodical approach, is essential. Along with this you must also have qualities such as:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive team player who can take responsibility and work independently.
• High attention to detail, with a curious and analytical approach.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Confident communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules would be advantageous.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.