Senior Paralegal - Travel, Tourism & Insurance

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks a Senior Paralegal to join their Travel, Tourism, and Insurance team. The role involves advising clients on travel litigation matters and managing cases with a focus on exceptional client service. The firm offers a collaborative culture and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience, particularly with English personal injury cases.
• Ability to manage high volume work effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients in travel litigation matters.
• Progressing cases through the litigation process.
• Participating in team marketing initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Client Focus

Responsibility

Flexibility

Education

LLB/LPC qualification

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Where you'll work

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team on a broad spectrum of domestic and international personal injury disputes. We are looking to recruit a Senior Paralegal to join our 14-lawyer Travel, Tourism, and Insurance team in Exeter. The role will focus on providing a first-class service to clients, contributing to proactive marketing/profile raising, and exceptional client management. The successful candidate will have a clear career progression path and will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners, joining a highly collaborative and collegiate culture.

What you will be doing

1. Advising and representing clients in travel litigation matters, including litigation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution, with minimal supervision. Work will include advice on Claimant and Defendant matters, England and Wales jurisdictional claims, foreign jurisdictional claims, and contractual matters concerning insurance policies, with a significant international focus.
2. Taking instructions from and attending clients, including file opening and internal compliance procedures.
3. Progressing cases through the litigation process, considering all appropriate methods of ADR.
4. Conducting general research on relevant matters.
5. Participating actively in team marketing initiatives.
6. Managing files in compliance with Lexcel procedures and client service level agreements.
7. Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework outlining the expected competencies. For this role, we require:

1. Paralegal experience, particularly with English personal injury cases.
2. LLB/LPC qualification.
3. Ability to manage high volume work effectively and meet deadlines.
4. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach.
5. Team player mentality.
6. Proven ability to take responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate.
7. Strong client focus and commitment to service delivery.
8. Drive and enthusiasm.
9. Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude.
10. Excellent academic record.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered based on merit and suitability, regardless of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

Applicants will undergo employment screening, including verification of personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, and, as appropriate, credit and criminal checks.