Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal

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

Job summary

eNL Legal in Gloucestershire is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support fee earners on Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. You will handle new enquiries, open files, advise clients, and progress cases through MOJ portal and CFA documentation.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Civil Procedure Rules knowledge is advantageous, and a proactive, professional approach is

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive team player with attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle new enquiries and open files.
• Advise clients on personal injury matters and maintain 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Client relationships

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

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:

• 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:

• 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.