Personal Injury Paralegal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal in Manchester. The role involves supporting solicitors on personal injury cases, particularly cycling accidents. The firm offers a great work-life balance with flexible working, an excellent benefits package including private healthcare, and training support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours/hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family

Income protection

Life assurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal, and consumer advice services

Discounted gym membership

Discounted dental scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working on Claimant RTA cases.
• Experience handling RTA Portal files during Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting CNFs/letters of claim.
• Reviewing medical reports.
• Drafting witness statements.
• Researching case law on liability and quantum.

Skills

Experience in Claimant RTA cases

Knowledge of cycling accident claims

Understanding of CPR and Portal rules

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

A Personal Injury Paralegal is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm based in Manchester. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is an award-winning, national law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Paralegal to join their Chambers-rated, Tier 1 Personal Injury team. The team is nationally recognized for their work in securing compensation for individuals who have suffered, often complex, injuries as a result of accidents.

As a Personal Injury Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting experienced solicitors across a range of personal injury cases, with a particular focus on cycling accidents.

Duties will include:

• Preparing and submitting CNFs/letters of claim
• Reviewing medical reports
• Drafting witness statements
• Drafting schedules of special damages
• Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
• Drafting court documents
• Researching case law on liability and quantum
• Preparing advice on liability, causation, and quantum

Applications are invited from Paralegals or Litigation Executives with at least 1 year of experience working on Claimant RTA cases, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims. You should have experience handling RTA Portal files during Stage 1 and Stage 2 and possess a good understanding of the CPR and Portal rules.

Benefits:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours/hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal, and consumer advice services
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration.