Senior Paralegal/NQ Solicitor | Catastrophic Loss

DWF; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF’s Major Injury and Casualty team is among the largest in the UK, handling high-value defendant catastrophic injury claims up to £20 million across Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident matters. As a Senior Paralegal or NQ Solicitor in the Catastrophic Loss team, you’ll support liability investigations, evidence gathering, drafting, expert instruction and court proceedings.

Based in Liverpool, this hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements as you develop

Qualifications

• Around 2+ years’ paralegal experience, ideally gained within catastrophic injury, major loss, serious injury or personal injury work.
• Candidates applying at NQ Solicitor level must hold a valid practising certificate.
• Experience of handling personal injury matters, either independently or while supporting more senior team members.
• Knowledge of and a genuine interest in areas such as Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Strong drafting, organisation and attention-to-detail skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a professional, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of a caseload of complex, high-value defendant catastrophic injury, EL, PL and RTA claims.
• Drafting pleadings and reports to clients.
• Attending court hearings and supporting the progression of cases in accordance with court deadlines and directions.
• Carrying out liability investigations and gathering relevant evidence.
• Instructing experts and supporting the consideration of complex medical causation issues.
• Prioritising your workload effectively while meeting client service levels and court deadlines.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other external stakeholders.
• Developing a strong understanding of our clients’ needs and the wider direction of the firm.
• Sharing your knowledge and acting as a point of support for more junior members of the team.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Catastrophic injury

Drafting

Organisation

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Client-focused

Education

Practising certificate

Tools

Visual Files

Job description

Why join us?

DWF’s Major Injury and Casualty team is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised for its work on complex, high-value claims. We work with a range of leading insurers on catastrophic and large loss matters, giving you exposure to technically challenging and varied work.

As a Senior Paralegal / NQ Solicitor within our Catastrophic Loss team, you’ll support the management of a varied caseload of high-value (up to £20 million) defendant catastrophic injury claims, including Employers’ Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL) and Road Traffic Accident (RTA) matters.

Working alongside senior Solicitors, you’ll be involved throughout the lifecycle of complex claims, from liability investigations and evidence gathering through to drafting, expert instruction and court proceedings. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and provide support to more junior colleagues.

Based in Liverpool, this is a hybrid role, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. You’ll join a supportive team where you can continue developing your technical expertise while playing an important role in supporting colleagues and delivering excellent service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of a caseload of complex, high-value defendant catastrophic injury, EL, PL and RTA claims.
• Drafting pleadings and reports to clients.
• Attending court hearings and supporting the progression of cases in accordance with court deadlines and directions.
• Carrying out liability investigations and gathering relevant evidence.
• Instructing experts and supporting the consideration of complex medical causation issues.
• Prioritising your workload effectively while meeting client service levels and court deadlines.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other external stakeholders.
• Developing a strong understanding of our clients’ needs and the wider direction of the firm.
• Sharing your knowledge and acting as a point of support for more junior members of the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Around 2+ years’ paralegal experience, ideally gained within catastrophic injury, major loss, serious injury or personal injury work.
• Candidates applying at NQ Solicitor level must hold a valid practising certificate.
• Experience of handling personal injury matters, either independently or while supporting more senior team members.
• Knowledge of and a genuine interest in areas such as Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Strong drafting, organisation and attention-to-detail skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a professional, client-focused environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with Visual Files, or similar, case management system.

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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