Personal Injury Paralegal Cycling

Clayton legal; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une grande opportunité pour un paralegal au sein d'un département de blessures corporelles de premier plan, se concentrant sur les accidents de vélo. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec des avocats expérimentés, en prenant en charge des dossiers d'accidents tout en développant vos compétences juridiques. Il existe une véritable voie de développement de carrière avec des avantages attrayants, une équipe collaborative et un environnement de travail axé sur le bien-être.

Benefits

Minimum de 25 jours de congés

Assurance maladie privée

Sécurité de revenu

Soutien au bien-être

Clubs sociaux et événements

Qualifications

• Minimum de 12 mois d'expérience en droits des blessures pour demandeurs.
• Connaissance des règles de procédure civile et du processus MOJ.
• Compétence en préparation de déclarations de réclamation de Part 7.

Responsibilities

• Gérer le traitement quotidien des demandes d'accidents de vélo.
• Préparer des documents juridiques et rechercher des jurisprudences.
• Communiquer avec les clients pour les tenir informés des progrès.

Skills

Gestion du temps

Communication

Soins aux clients

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Paralegal: Cycling Personal Injury Team (Legal 500 Tier 1 Department)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about personal injury law and keen to develop your legal career with a top-tier team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury department, working alongside highly regarded lawyers who are dedicated to securing justice for cyclists who have suffered often complex injuries.

Youll be part of a friendly and collaborative team, assisting senior fee earners with fast-track, Intermediate and multi-track cycling accident claims.

The role offers high-quality supervision, autonomy, and a genuine path for career development with the opportunity to manage your own caseload in the future.

Key Responsibilities:


- Assisting with the day-to-day management of cycling accident claims (RTA and Public Liability).
- Preparing and submitting CNFs and letters of claim.
- Instructing engineers for bike damage reports.
- Obtaining supporting documentation for general and special damages.
- Drafting schedules of special damages and witness statements.
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel.
- Drafting court documents and reviewing medical records and reports.
- Researching case law and preparing advice on liability, causation, and quantum.
- Liaising with clients and keeping them updated on case progress.
- Preparing court bundles and managing billing/disbursement payments.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


- A minimum of 12 months experience working on claimant personal injury matters.
- Previous exposure to RTA and Public Liability claims, ideally cycling-related.
- Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and MOJ Portal process.
- Experience with Stage 1, 2, and 3 Portal files including infant approval hearings.
- Confidence in preparing Part 7 pleadings and identifying cases to be removed from the Portal.
- Strong time management, communication, and client care skills.
- A proactive and empathetic approach to client interaction.
- Familiarity with Proclaim (desirable but not essential training provided).

Whats on Offer:


- A minimum of 25 days holiday (increasing with service) plus office closure over Christmas.
- SMART pension scheme and income protection (up to 75% of salary).
- Private medical insurance and death-in-service cover.
- Interest-free travel pass/parking loan.
- Monthly early finish on a Friday.
- Two paid charity days per year with many events and causes to support.
- Access to wellbeing support including an EAP and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Sports and hobby clubs, social events, and professional development opportunities.
- Transparent annual promotions process and employee referral schemes.

To apply, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] or call 0161 914 7357 for a confidential discussion.