Personal Injury Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Legal 500 firm seeks a motivated Paralegal for the Personal Injury team. The role offers hands-on experience in complex litigation, supporting high-value claims, and contributing to client care. Key perks include a salary up to £25,000, generous holiday allowance, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Salary up to £25,000 DOE

Generous holiday allowance + birthday day off

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Income protection & life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Ideal for a law graduate or aspiring solicitor with an interest in personal injury.
• Compassion, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a dynamic team on high-value personal injury claims.
• Draft legal documents and witness statements.
• Manage medical records and prepare trial bundles.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Litigation Experience

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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An award-winning Legal 500 firm is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their highly regarded Personal Injury team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with a Head of Department on catastrophic injury matters, including High Court proceedings.

Responsibilities include:

You will support a small, dynamic team on high-value personal injury claims, gaining first-hand experience in complex litigation. Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting legal documents and witness statements
• Reviewing and preparing schedules of loss
• Managing and paginating medical records
• Preparing trial bundles
• Volunteering with a partner charity during office hours

What we need from you:

This role would suit a forward-thinking law graduate or aspiring solicitor with a genuine interest in personal injury and client care. Compassion, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Empathy and professionalism when dealing with sensitive cases
• Some litigation experience is desireable

The Perks:

• Salary up to £25,000 DOE
• Generous holiday allowance + birthday day off
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Income protection & life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave

If you're interested, then hit that apply button or reach out to Niamh Nolan directly on [emailprotected]