Personal Injury Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal chambers in Bristol is seeking a Practice Manager / Junior Barristers' Clerk specializing in Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence. This unique role allows candidates to transition from fee-earning positions while utilizing their legal background. Responsibilities include case management, building solicitor relationships, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in the legal sector. Competitive opportunities for further specialization are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for specialization

Exposure to senior practitioners

Networking events

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or case handler in PI/Clin Neg.
• Current work in a law firm or insurance company.
• Understanding of case management and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact between solicitors and counsel.
• Manage day-to-day case progression.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Relationship management

Collaboration

Education

CILEx, LPC or Bar training (partial or completed)

Job description

Practice Manager / Junior Barristers' Clerk - Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Bristol

This is a unique role for an established Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal/Case Handler who is looking to move away from their fee-earning role in a law firm and pivot their career at a leading Bristol chambers as an Assistant Practice Manager/Barristers Clerk.

This role will use your current legal knowledge and develop other skills such as management of the civil team, client relationships, negotiations and business development.

The Role:

• Act as the key point of contact between solicitors, law firms and counsel throughout the lifecycle of a case
• Review incoming enquiries, understand the nature of each PI/Clin Neg matter and match cases to suitable counsel based on experience, availability and rates
• Manage day-to-day progression of cases, including organising hearings, conferences and meetings
• Handle fee negotiations
• Coordinate bundles and case preparation requirements, ensuring counsel have what they need in good time
• Support barristers' practice development through regular reviews, diary management and business development activity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with instructing solicitors, attending events, meetings and networking opportunities once established in the role

What experience is required:

You may currently work in a law firm or insurance company as a fee-earning paralegal or case handler specifically focussed in the personal injury/clinical negligence sector either claimant or defendant.

Suitable backgrounds might include:

• Legal executives, paralegals or assistants in PI/Clin Neg
• Claims handlers within insurance companies
• PI/Clin Neg fee earners seeking a non-targeted, people-focused role
• Those with partial or completed CILEx, LPC or bar training

Key traits:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels
• Organisational ability and confidence handling multiple moving parts
• A collaborative, service-oriented mindset – the role combines elements of coaching, coordination and commercial awareness
• Gravitas and professionalism when dealing with both clients and counsel

The emphasis is on the ability to support and develop others while maintaining excellent client service.

Additional Information:

• Opportunities to specialise further in practice management and business development
• Exposure to a wide range of cases and senior practitioners
• No requirement to travel to court
• Opportunities to attend client events, seminars and networking

This is such an exciting opportunity if you are fed up on fee-earning and want to expand your career and skills but remain in a legal sector.

Click now to apply with your CV or contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal for a confidential chat.