Supervisor - Motor Bodily Injury (Litigation)

DWF; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Liverpool is seeking a proactive Supervisor for their Bodily Injury Litigation team. The ideal candidate will lead a team of paralegals to manage motor personal injury claims. This role offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth in a supportive environment. Strong leadership, legal research skills, and previous personal injury experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation at Senior Paralegal or Supervisor level.
• Proficiency in legal research and familiar with legal databases.
• Strong team management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor paralegals and legal assistants.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies.
• Enhance client outcomes by ensuring the team work to client expectations.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and provide expert advice on motor damage claims.
• Perform administrative duties related to team management, including 1 to 1s and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Legal research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Supervisor - Motor Bodily Injury (Litigation)

DWF are seeking a pro-active and experienced Supervisor to join their Defendant Bodily Injury Litigation team.

The successful candidate will lead a team of paralegals and legal assistants, ensuring the effective handling and resolution of motor personal injury claims. This position offers an excellent opportunity for leadership and career advancement within a leading legal firm.

The Defendant Bodily Injury Litigation team advise and defend litigated road traffic accident (RTA) claims for a number of large insurer clients, as well as bringing counterclaims. The team deal with cases in the MOJ, OIC, Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.

The role is office based, and in time with scope to work a hybrid pattern.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of paralegals and legal assistants, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Champion best practice and quality. Assist with supporting the team's professional growth and development.
• Enhance client outcomes by ensuring the team work to client expectations.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and provide expert advice on motor damage claims.
• Perform administrative duties related to team management, including 1 to 1s and performance reviews.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Tangible experience within personal injury ideally at Senior Paralegal or Supervisor level.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and familiarity with legal databases.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

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.