Personal Injury Paralegal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 50 law firm in Manchester is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their renowned Tier 1 team focused on cycling accident claims. This role involves various key duties including document preparation and case research, ideal for candidates with relevant experience in RTA cases. The firm offers excellent work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours/hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme

Performance related bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Interest free travel loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working on Claimant RTA cases.
• Preferably knowledge of cycling accident claims.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of CPR and Portal rules

Experience in handling RTA Portal files

Research skills

Drafting skills

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 recognised for their work in securing compensation for people 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 but 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 years experience working on Claimant RTA cases, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims. You will have experience of handling RTA Portal files during Stage 1 and Stage 2 and have 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 service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration.