Personal Injury Paralegal

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in the Bristol‑

3 days from home

Competitive salary based on experience

High-quality claimant injury work

Supportive and established team

Excellent long-term career prospects

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join its claimant injury team in Bristol. The role offers hybrid working with 2 days in the Bristol office and 3 from home.

You will manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters, handling cases up to £25,000 through MOJ Portal and litigated processes, progressing from pre-litigation to conclusion, with strong client liaison and case management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a claimant personal injury caseload.
• Knowledge of MOJ Portal processes.
• Experience with Fast Track personal injury claims.
• Familiarity with case management systems.
• Strong litigation and claims handling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury claims.
• Handle claims up to £25,000 through MOJ Portal and litigated processes.
• Progress cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, solicitors and expert witnesses.
• Use the firm's case management system to manage files efficiently.
• Attend risk assessment meetings and contribute to case strategy.
• Deliver excellent client care and manage client expectations.

Skills

Personal injury caseload experience

MOJ Portal knowledge

Fast Track PI experience

Case management systems

Litigation and claims handling

Written communication

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or CILEX qualification (desirable)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £24,000 - £35,000 DOE

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join its claimant injury team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters while enjoying a hybrid working arrangement.

The role:

• Managing your own caseload of claimant personal injury claims.
• Handling claims worth up to £25,000 through both the MOJ Portal and litigated processes.
• Progressing cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, solicitors and expert witnesses.
• Using the firm's case management system to manage files efficiently.
• Attending risk assessment meetings and contributing to case strategy.
• Delivering excellent client care and managing client expectations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience handling a claimant personal injury caseload.
• Knowledge of MOJ Portal processes.
• Experience with Fast Track personal injury claims.
• Familiarity with case management systems.
• Strong litigation and claims handling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Law degree, CILEX qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the Bristol office, 3 days from home).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• High-quality claimant injury work.
• Supportive and established team environment.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.

This role would suit an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal looking to take ownership of their own caseload within a respected claimant team.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*