Paralegal - Multi-Track Personal Injury
Location: Warrington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute lunch)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a busy Multi-Track Personal Injury team within a well-established and respected law firm.
This is a hands-on role supporting senior fee earners on complex and high-value personal injury claims. The successful candidate will play an active part in progressing cases, preparing legal documentation, liaising with clients and third parties, and ensuring matters are handled efficiently from inception through to resolution.
This is not purely an administrative position. The role requires someone who is organised, proactive and capable of taking ownership of tasks while working within a fast-paced litigation environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Support senior fee earners with the progression of multi-track personal injury claims
* Assist on complex and high-value cases, including serious injury matters
* Draft correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel and other legal documents under supervision
* Liaise with clients, experts, counsel, insurers, medical agencies and third parties
* Request, chase and organise medical records, expert reports and key evidence
* Review documentation and assist in preparing case summaries and chronologies
* Assist with disclosure, schedules and general litigation preparation
* Prepare and compile trial bundles and court documentation
* Assist with issuing proceedings and preparing litigation documents where required
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date file records using a case management system
* Monitor key dates, deadlines and limitation periods to ensure cases progress appropriately
* Support the team in meeting performance and billing expectations
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures, file management standards and regulatory requirements
* Provide support across the wider team where required
* Undertake general administrative and legal support duties as needed
Person Specification
* Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally within personal injury
* Exposure to multi-track or complex claims would be advantageous but is not essential
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
* Confident written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
* Proactive, reliable and able to work well under supervision
* Experience using a case management system is desirable
* Law degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal background preferred
Benefits
* Discounted gym membership
* Free eye tests
* Flu jab vouchers
* Company pension
* Computing scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Life assurance
* Staff referral scheme
* Free tea, coffee and fruit
* Fundraising and social events, including an annual Summer Party
If you would like to apply for this role then please send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or to discuss the role further please call Chris on 0161 9147357.