Paralegal: Cycling Personal Injury Team (Legal 500 Tier 1 Department) Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you passionate about personal injury law and keen to develop your legal career with a top-tier team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury department, working alongside highly regarded lawyers who are dedicated to securing justice for cyclists who have suffered often complex injuries. You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team, assisting senior fee earners with fast-track, Intermediate and multi-track cycling accident claims. The role offers high-quality supervision, autonomy, and a genuine path for career development – with the opportunity to manage your own caseload in the future. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the day-to-day management of cycling accident claims (RTA and Public Liability). Preparing and submitting CNFs and letters of claim. Instructing engineers for bike damage reports. Obtaining supporting documentation for general and special damages. Drafting schedules of special damages and witness statements. Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel. Drafting court documents and reviewing medical records and reports. Researching case law and preparing advice on liability, causation, and quantum. Liaising with clients and keeping them updated on case progress. Preparing court bundles and managing billing/disbursement payments. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A minimum of 12 months’ experience working on claimant personal injury matters. Previous exposure to RTA and Public Liability claims, ideally cycling-related. Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and MOJ Portal process. Experience with Stage 1, 2, and 3 Portal files including infant approval hearings. Confidence in preparing Part 7 pleadings and identifying cases to be removed from the Portal. Strong time management, communication, and client care skills. A proactive and empathetic approach to client interaction. Familiarity with Proclaim (desirable but not essential – training provided). What’s on Offer: A minimum of 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) plus office closure over Christmas. SMART pension scheme and income protection (up to 75% of salary). Private medical insurance and death-in-service cover. Interest-free travel pass/parking loan. Monthly early finish on a Friday. Two paid charity days per year with many events and causes to support. Access to wellbeing support including an EAP and Mental Health First Aiders. Sports and hobby clubs, social events, and professional development opportunities. Transparent annual promotions process and employee referral schemes. To apply, please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 914 7357 for a confidential discussion.