Overview
Personal Injury Associate/Legal Executive role at Higgs LLP. The role supports the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients who have sustained serious or life-changing injuries, assisting in progressing personal injury claims efficiently and compassionately.
Role Details
* Job title: Associate / Legal Executive / Paralegal
* Department: Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
* Senioriry level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
Role Purpose
To support the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients who have sustained serious or life-changing injuries. You will assist in progressing personal injury claims efficiently and compassionately, working under supervision on a varied caseload while developing legal expertise and client care skills. The role contributes to securing positive outcomes for clients and upholding the firm’s reputation for excellence and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
* Support clients with life-changing injuries as part of a collaborative legal team
* Support lead lawyers with varied caseloads of RTA, EL, and PL serious injury claims
* Liaise with clients directly and coordinate file setup with onboarding
* Investigate and assess new claims, gather evidence, and calculate damages
* Advise clients on legal issues, manage expectations, and negotiate settlements
* Draft legal documents including court pleadings, witness statements, and Schedules of Loss
* Prepare and issue court proceedings, and manage litigation through to resolution
* Maintain files and handle all related case correspondence and diary entries
* Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards
* Stay up to date with legal developments and complete required CPD
* Contribute to business development and support departmental goals
Person Specification
* Proven ability to manage a mixed personal injury caseload and meet deadlines independently
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
* Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
* Strong team player with a history of collaborative working and a flexible approach
* Commitment to delivering high standards of client service
* Professional personal presentation and discretion in handling confidential matters
* Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to undertake training
* Clear, accurate advice with a sound understanding of legal discipline
* Commercial awareness and a desire to support departmental goals and events
Technical Knowledge
* A good understanding of the core legal process in all types of personal injury claims
* A good understanding of the Rehabilitation Code and its application to major trauma cases
* Knowledge and experience of the law affecting road traffic accidents claims, work accidents and accidents in a public place
What You Need To Know
Higgs offers hybrid working where possible. Higgs Core values are CLEAR – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships. The firm supports flexible work arrangements where possible and encourages a dress-for-your-diary approach to attire.
Equal Opportunities
Charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs is committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with a broad talent pool. We regularly monitor figures which can be viewed here.
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