Paralegal – Serious Injury (Northampton)
Location: Northampton – Hybrid working available– flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office.
Purpose of the Role
Assist a Lead Lawyer within the Serious Injury Team and manage milestones efficiently, maximizing damages and costs. Work on diverse multi‑track cases ranging from RTA to EL, PL & OL matters.
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year until long service award.
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Progress files in line with KPI targets
* Assist Lead Lawyer to ensure matters progress timely and efficiently
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors/insurers, police and other relevant parties as directed
* Handle all aspects of pre and post issue procedures timely as directed
* Draft statements of case, witness statements, application notices, pleadings and instructions
* Prepare accurate and detailed file notes
* Help maintain case plans and case summaries and take proactive approach
* Research points of law in respect of liability and quantum and take responsibility for researching topics prior to undertaking allocated tasks to ensure accuracy
* Undertake and assist where appropriate telephone negotiations/case management conferences with solicitors/courts as directed
* Pursue cases to conclusion as directed
* Attendance at Court, Joint Settlement Meetings, Case Management Conferences and Conferences with or without Counsel.
* Preparation of trial bundles
* Help with/preparing costs instructions sheets and disbursement lists
* Ensure that an excellent level of client care is maintained
Essential Skills and Experience
* Good researching and drafting skills
* Sound base knowledge of the law surrounding serious injury and court procedure
* Good attention to detail, with file management and organisational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse environment and analyze complex information to make reasoned decisions
* IT competent
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Preferably previous experience of working in a personal injury department
* Must be flexible in working hours and able to travel
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Willingness to work with other teams across the business
* Willingness to engage in networking and marketing events
* Buddying new members of the team to help with development
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law, or a desire to gain legal qualifications via CILEX, paralegal apprenticeship or the SQE routes
* Previous legal work experience in the PI field
* Driving licence
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
At Fletchers, we value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here – from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.
We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. We invest in development with a significant proportion of colleagues pursuing relevant qualifications.
Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Base pay and bonus structure recognize and reward high performance.
Join us and be part of a law firm that’s redefining what it means to work in legal services.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive, celebrating the diversity of each colleague. We support the Disability Confident scheme and aim to meet other diversity standards.
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