Position title
Personal Injury Paralegal - Travel Claims
Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Personal Injury Paralegal to join an award-winning law firm in their Personal Injury team.

Working alongside this Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team, the work is varied and interesting - from fatal accidents to catastrophic injuries.

Not only that - but this firm also offers a competitive salary, benefits package, career opportunities and excellent working conditions (hybrid after a settling in period).

Responsibilities

Work will include (but not be limited to) tasks such as:

  • Frequent client contact, liaising with clients and updating on case progress drafting of client and witness statements
  • preparing instructions to medical and non-medical experts
  • drafting Schedules of Loss and court documents
  • requesting, reviewing and collating medical records
  • drafting instructions to counsel
  • researching case law on liability and quantum
  • liaising with clients and updating on case progress
  • preparing court bundles
  • attending court hearings, client meetings and conferences
  • dealing with billing and disbursement payments
Qualifications

Travel litigation experience is not essential, but applicants must have at least 12 months' experience of personal injury work, ideally with experience of litigated cases. An understanding of Personal Injury law from academic studies is desirable.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate:

  • A commitment to excellent client care
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to work well in a team environment
  • Fluency in a second language would be advantageous
Job Benefits

The successful applicant can expect a competitive basic salary, excellent working conditions (including hybrid working after a settling in period), a range of top-notch benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Contacts

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
Personal Injury
Job Location
Manchester
Working Hours
Full time, Monday to Friday
Date posted
May 7, 2024
Valid through
June 7, 2024
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