Personal Injury Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working pattern

Supportive team environment

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join a dynamic team. This role involves managing various personal injury claims, pursuing cases up to £25,000, and maintaining client relations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the field, along with the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and a flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling and valuing claimant personal injury cases is essential.
• Familiarity with the Ministry of Justice Portal processes is beneficial.
• Ability to manage Fast Track claims and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of personal injury claims.
• Pursue claims up to £25,000 through various stages.
• Maintain communication with clients, insurers, and solicitors.
• Attend weekly risk assessment meetings.
• Handle client expectations and complaints.

Skills

Proven experience handling personal injury cases

Working knowledge of the Ministry of Justice Portal

Experience managing Fast Track claims

Strong investigative skills

Proficiency with case management systems

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree, CILEx, or equivalent

Job description

Legal Recruitment Specialist for South West & Wales

Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Bristol - flexible hybrid

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting for an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join a busy claimant personal injury team at an established Legal500 firm. This role provides excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing your own caseload of personal injury claims
• Pursuing claims up to £25,000 through and outside of the Ministry of Justice Portal, including pre and post litigation stages
• Maintaining excellent communication with clients, insurers, expert witnesses, and solicitors
• Attending and contributing to weekly risk assessment meetings
• Managing client expectations and handling complaints in line with company policy

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience handling and valuing claimant personal injury cases
• Working knowledge of the Ministry of Justice Portal processes
• Experience managing Fast Track claims and litigation processes
• Strong investigative skills relating to liability in road traffic accident claims
• Proficiency with case management systems
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively
• Law degree, CILEx, or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of up to £30,000
• Flexible hybrid working pattern (2 days office, 3 days home)
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today or get in touch on the contact details below. We'd love to hear from you.

E: [e-mail]

P: 07879490799

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Legal Services