Senior Motor Litigation Paralegal – High-Volume Defense

Clyde & Co; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Job summary

Clyde & Co are recruiting a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal for the Volume Motor team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will handle a defendant caseload of litigated matters, draft pleadings, value personal injury claims, and liaise with solicitors, courts, and insurers.

A fast-paced environment requires accuracy, organisational strength, and timely reporting. The role demands prior Motor/RTA litigation experience, professional conduct, and the ability to meet deadlines while developing client

Qualifications

• Experience in Motor/RTA litigation.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional manner with relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of c70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients.
• Maintain strong organisation and use a case management system.
• Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Motor/RTA lit

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Clyde & Co are recruiting a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal for the Volume Motor team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will handle a defendant caseload of litigated matters, draft pleadings, value personal injury claims, and liaise with solicitors, courts, and insurers.

A fast-paced environment requires accuracy, organisational strength, and timely reporting. The role demands prior Motor/RTA litigation experience, professional conduct, and the ability to meet deadlines while developing client