Personal injury Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chambers-ranked law firm in Reading seeks a Personal Injury & Industrial Disease Paralegal. This full-time role offers hybrid working and a salary up to £25,000, with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. Ideal for motivated candidates eager to develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Progression

Full Training and Support

Access to High-Quality Casework

Encouragement for Pro Bono Work

Central Location with Excellent Transport Links

Qualifications

• Previous Claimant-side Personal Injury experience essential.
• Familiarity with industrial disease litigation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle initial enquiries from new clients with professionalism.
• Support senior fee earners with complex PI and asbestos claims.
• Draft legal correspondence and documents.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Legal Research

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Elite

MatterSphere

PDF Docs

Microsoft Teams

Outlook 365

Job description

Personal Injury & Industrial Disease Paralegal

Chambers-Ranked Law Firm

Reading, Berkshire | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Up to £25,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Are you an ambitious Paralegal with experience in Personal Injury and Industrial Disease claims? Join a highly regarded, Chambers-ranked law firm based in central Reading, known nationally for its expertise in Claimant PI, Asbestos-related disease and Mesothelioma litigation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a firm that values progression, offers mentoring from leading solicitors and provides exposure to high-quality, life-changing work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle initial enquiries from new clients with professionalism and empathy
• Support senior fee earners with complex PI and asbestos/mesothelioma claims
• Draft legal correspondence and documents, including court forms and care statements
• Prepare court bundles for hearings and trials
• Conduct in-depth legal and company research (eg on historical defendants)
• Assist with drafting Part 8 proceedings and applications to restore companies to the register
• Manage digital files and correspondence using iManage, Elite, MatterSphere, PDF Docs, Microsoft Teams and Outlook 365
• Contribute to team marketing efforts, including managing social media, writing legal articles and attending charity/industry events
• Perform general administrative support across ongoing case files
• Maintain up-to-date case and file management records

Your Profile:

• Previous Claimant-side Personal Injury experience (essential)
• Familiarity with industrial disease litigation (desirable)
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Organised, with strong attention to detail and file management discipline
• Confident in speaking with clients and external stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of legal software systems and Microsoft Office
• Motivated to learn and progress in a niche, rewarding legal field

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £25,000, depending on experience
• Full training and support from a respected team
• Access to high-quality and impactful casework
• Hybrid working model
• Career progression opportunities and potential pathway to qualification
• Active encouragement to get involved in events, pro bono and charity work
• Central Reading location with excellent transport links

If you're passionate about Personal Injury and Industrial Disease law and want to build a career within a supportive, market-leading team — this role is for you.

Apply now to be considered or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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