Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss - Edinburgh We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Catastrophic Personal Injury to be based in our Edinburgh office. The Role Our Catastrophic Personal Injury team handles high value claims, covering every aspect from policy coverage to litigation. The role will include some time working with our specialist fraud team which requires a variety of complex skill sets, such as investigative interviewing, intelligence gathering, fraud measurement, data analytics, and risk assessment. The role offers challenging, interesting, and varied work; with ongoing training, including opportunities for personal development and promotion. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. The role is based in our Edinburgh office and requires regular communication with clients nationally. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment. Previous experience in dealing with Personal Injury and Fraud will be an advantage but is not essential. This is an opportunity to take a lead in a growing area where the law is developing, evolving and the work is challenging. Will include Assisting partners on Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss cases. Assisting on Fraud cases. Handling own caseload of lower value claims. Taking statements from witnesses. Investigating claims and utilising our fraud tools. Drafting and proof-reading court pleadings. Assisting in valuing personal injury claims. Reviewing medical records and expert evidence. Preparing court bundles. Drafting letters of instruction, requests, Instructions to Counsel. Preparing briefing notes, action plans, file notes and attendance notes. Managing day to day deadlines with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Requirement for strong organisational skills and be able to use a case management system. Ensure files and spreadsheets are maintained and updated. Essential Skills & Experience Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential. An undergraduate law degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Excellent attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to plan and prioritise effectively. Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft office. The Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression. Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer. When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.