Job Description
Personal Injury & Industrial Disease Paralegal
Chambers-Ranked Law Firm
Reading, Berkshire | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Up to £25,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression
Are you an ambitious Paralegal with experience in Personal Injury and Industrial Disease claims? Join a highly regarded, Chambers-ranked law firm based in central Reading, known nationally for its expertise in Claimant PI, Asbestos-related disease and Mesothelioma litigation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a firm that values progression, offers mentoring from leading solicitors and provides exposure to high-quality, life-changing work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle initial enquiries from new clients with professionalism and empathy
* Support senior fee earners with complex PI and asbestos/mesothelioma claims
* Draft legal correspondence and documents, including court forms and care statements
* Prepare court bundles for hearings and trials
* Conduct in-depth legal and company research (eg on historical defendants)
* Assist with drafting Part 8 proceedings and applications to restore companies to the register
* Manage digital files and correspondence using iManage, Elite, MatterSphere, PDF Docs, Microsoft Teams and Outlook 365
* Contribute to team marketing efforts, including managing social media, writing legal articles and attending charity/industry events
* Perform general administrative support across ongoing case files
* Maintain up-to-date case and file management records
Your Profile:
* Previous Claimant-side Personal Injury experience (essential)
* Familiarity with industrial disease litigation (desirable)
* Excellent drafting and communication skills
* Organised, with strong attention to detail and file management discipline
* Confident in speaking with clients and external stakeholders
* Good working knowledge of legal software systems and Microsoft Office
* Motivated to learn and progress in a niche, rewarding legal field
What’s on Offer:
* Salary up to £25,000, depending on experience
* Full training and support from a respected team
* Access to high-quality and impactful casework
* Hybrid working model
* Career progression opportunities and potential pathway to qualification
* Active encouragement to get involved in events, pro bono and charity work
* Central Reading location with excellent transport links
If you're passionate about Personal Injury and Industrial Disease law and want to build a career within a supportive, market-leading team — this role is for you.
Apply now to be considered or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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