Personal Injury Paralegal

Ably Resources; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation practice in Edinburgh is seeking a personal injury paralegal to join their non-accidental injury team. This role involves making a meaningful impact in clients' lives by assisting with complex cases related to abuse and violence. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and practical experience in the field within private practice.

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a personal injury paralegal within private practice in Scotland.
• Experience dealing with clients empathetically.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases at pre-litigation stage and collect evidence.
• Assist principal fee earners with preparation of cases.
• Handle complex, specialist cases related to historical abuse and injuries.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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Are you a personal injury paralegal looking for a role that offers you the opportunity to really make a difference in people’s lives? If so, this role could be just right for you. Our client, a leading litigation practice is looking to appoint a paralegal to join their non-accidental injury team. The team specialises in assisting people affected by abuse, violence or harassment and to help them obtain both compensation and support. Dealing with client-focused pursuer files, you will be expected to investigate cases at pre-litigation stage, collect evidence, and assist principal fee earners with the preparation of cases. You will be required to handle a range of complex, specialist cases in the areas of historical abuse and injury caused by crimes of violence/harassment. Applicants must have practical experience working as a personal injury paralegal within private practice in Scotland. You will be used to dealing with clients in an empathetic manner, have good organisational and attention to detail skills, and be an effective communicator. Salary will be dependant on experience.