Personal Injury Paralegal

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Gym/lifestyle benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Dress flexible

Employee referral schemes

Training & qualifications

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join a national law firm's claimant injury team. You will manage a varied caseload, handling MOJ Portal matters and litigation from instruction through to conclusion.

The role offers hybrid working, with two days weekly in the Bristol office and the remainder from home, plus a salary up to £30,000 DOE and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing claimant personal injury caseload.
• Knowledge of MOJ Portal and Fast Track claims.
• Experience with litigation including issuing proceedings and progressing cases to trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters.
• Progress MOJ Portal and litigated claims, from pre-litigation to trial.
• Maintain client communications and manage expectations.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, experts and third parties; keep case records up to date.

Skills

Caseload management

MOJ Portal knowledge

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Client-management

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

MOJ Portal

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

Bristol

Salary up to £30,000 DOE

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded national law firm with the recruitment of an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join its established claimant injury team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a Personal Injury Paralegal or experienced PI Case Handler who is confident managing their own caseload and wants to develop their career within a supportive and well-established legal environment.

The successful Personal Injury Paralegal will manage a varied caseload of injury claims, including matters involving vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, alongside minor to moderate head injury claims. You will handle claims through both the MOJ Portal and litigation process, with responsibility for progressing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

The role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in the Bristol office and the remaining days working from home.

This is what you will be doing

As a Personal Injury Paralegal, your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Managing your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters, including claims valued up to £25,000.
• Progressing claims both within and outside the MOJ Portal, including pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Handling Fast Track claims through the litigation process, including issuing proceedings, complying with Court Directions and progressing matters towards Trial.
• Liaising regularly with clients, insurers, expert witnesses, solicitors and other third parties while managing client expectations.
• Maintaining accurate case records, meeting service standards and participating in regular case and risk assessment meetings.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Personal Injury team:-

• Previous experience managing your own claimant personal injury caseload.
• A strong working knowledge of the MOJ Portal and Fast Track personal injury claims.
• Experience of litigation, including issuing proceedings, complying with Court Directions and progressing cases towards Trial.
• Strong communication, organisation and client-management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy caseload effectively.
• A law degree, CILEx qualification or equivalent would be advantageous but is not essential where you can demonstrate relevant practical experience.

This is what you will get in return

You will receive a competitive salary up to £30,000 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid working, with only two days per week required in the Bristol office.
• Generous annual leave and employee welfare benefits.
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.
• Work-life balance initiatives and a flexible approach to workplace dress.
• Employee recognition and referral schemes.
• Training, development and routes towards further legal qualification.
• The opportunity to develop your career within an established national law firm and experienced claimant personal injury team.

Are you up to the challenge?

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.