Personal Injury Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their reputed team. The position offers a valuable opportunity to engage in complex legal cases, support senior fee earners, and develop a career in personal injury law. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a desire to learn, and relevant experience in claim processes, bringing their expertise to a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in Claimant PI or asbestos work.
• Comfortable speaking to clients; able to work unsupervised.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling enquiries from clients and assisting senior fee earners.
• Managing correspondence and drafting legal documents.
• Preparing court bundles and performing administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Legal Research

Client Engagement

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in Claimant Personal Injury or asbestos work

Knowledge of PI and disease law

Job description

Role - Personal Injury Paralegal

Location - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Personal Injury team, representing Claimants with serious injuries and asbestos-related diseases. The role involves providing vital support to senior fee earners, assisting with complex cases, and engaging with clients.

The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in PI and industrial disease litigation while contributing to the team’s casework, research, and marketing efforts.

This position is ideal for someone eager to develop their legal career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Experience/Attributes required:

• Previous experience in Claimant PI or asbestos work is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of PI and disease law and its application is desirable.
• Eager to learn and develop in the field of PI and Industrial Disease.
• Comfortable speaking to clients on the telephone.
• Ability to work unsupervised when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent keyboard skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Work tasks include:

• Handling initial enquiries from clients.
• Assisting senior fee earners with complex PI and mesothelioma/asbestos disease cases.
• Managing correspondence and drafting legal documents, including court forms.
• Preparing court bundles.
• Drafting documents such as care statements, Part 8 proceedings, and restoring companies to the Company Register.
• Assisting the team with marketing – managing social media platforms, writing articles, attending charity meetings and events.
• Performing general administrative tasks on case files.
• Ensuring file management, case management, and administration are kept up to date using iManage, Elite, MatterSphere, PDF Docs, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook 365.