Personal Injury/EL/PL Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm as a Paralegal in Bristol, working within the General Liability Insurance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage personal injury claims while collaborating with talented lawyers in a dynamic environment. The firm supports career development through funding for qualifications, making this position ideal for those looking to advance in their legal careers. With flexible and hybrid working options, this is a fantastic opportunity for Paralegals in the Southwest region or those considering a move. Embrace the chance to grow and make a significant impact in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing EL and PL claims, including personal injury.
• Strong communication skills and legal knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury claims effectively.
• Ensure high-quality client service and adherence to agreements.
• Contribute to team development and process improvements.

Skills

Caseload Management

Litigation Experience

Legal Procedures Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Law Degree

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Your new firm

This role is a rare opportunity to work as a Paralegal for a leading international law firm in their General Liability Insurance team in Bristol. The team is part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for a number of market leading liability insurers in the provision of their employers, public and products liability services to insured businesses. The role largely involves running a caseload of personal injury claims arising out of these policies. The General Liability team spans London and Bristol and is linked with the Medical and Life Sciences team. You will have the opportunity to work with talented lawyers and a wide range of clients in a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

The work will be very varied, interesting, and challenging and will include:

1. Managing a caseload of EL and PL claims, including personal injury claims
2. Delivering a high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements
3. Working to develop an environment of constant improvement: enthusiastically sharing with and helping others; and taking responsibility for aspects of team development, such as intranet pages, training and induction, process improvement etc.
4. Capturing and collating required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients
5. Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures

The firm is supportive of qualification through alternative routes and has a funding policy in place to support with the costs for SQE2, Equivalent Means and CILEx. This role offers the opportunity for quality qualifying work experience and the firm has seen paralegals successfully qualify via these routes. The team and firm's growth ambitions also provide opportunities for supervisory positions in the future.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of managing your own caseload of EL and PL claims, including personal injury and fast track litigation. Defendant experience is preferred, but candidates with claimant experience will also be considered.
• Litigation experience (experience of insurance is desirable but not essential)
• A good knowledge of legal procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills but be conscious of when to consult others.

What you'll get in return

With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit Paralegals who are already based in the Southwest, or who are looking to move to the region in the near future. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information.