Job Description
Role: Personal Injury Paralegal - Multi-TrackSalary: £25,000 - £27,000Location: Wakefield, West YorkshireContract: Full time, permanent, hybridWe are working in partnership with a highly regarded, top-tier UK law firm to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal - Multi-Track to join its established Serious Injury team. This role is suited to a paralegal with proven personal injury litigation experience who is confident supporting complex, high-value multi-track matters within a structured and performance-driven environment. You will play a key role in progressing cases efficiently while providing hands-on support to senior fee earners.
The Role
As a Multi-Track Personal Injury Paralegal, you will support the handling of serious and complex injury claims, ensuring files progress in accordance with procedural requirements and internal targets. Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting senior fee earners on multi-track personal injury and serious injury cases
* Assisting with the progression of litigated matters in line with agreed strategy and court deadlines
* Drafting routine correspondence, witness statements, and legal documentation via the firm's case management system
* Preparing court bundles and assisting with trial preparation where required
* Acting as a first point of contact for clients and third parties, handling enquiries professionally
* Managing diaries, limitation dates, and key procedural milestones
* Maintaining accurate and compliant electronic case files
* Liaising with medical experts, counsel, insurers, and third parties
* Coordinating with the Finance team regarding disbursements and outstanding fees
* Working to agreed monthly KPIs within a target-driven environment
* Providing additional support during high-volume periods as required
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong file management skills and a thorough understanding of personal injury litigation processes.
Candidate Requirements
Given the technical nature of the caseload, prior personal injury experience is essential. You will ideally demonstrate:
* Experience working on multi-track personal injury or serious injury files
* Exposure to litigated matters and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules
* Strong drafting and case management skills
* Experience using a legal case management system
* Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
* Confidence communicating with clients and external stakeholders
* The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
Candidates with fast-track personal injury experience who are ready to transition into multi-track work will also be considered.
The Firm
Our client is a modern and progressive UK law firm with an excellent reputation in the personal injury sector. Significant investment has been made in technology, streamlined processes, and agile working practices, creating a structured yet supportive environment. The firm places strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and sustainable workloads.
Benefits Package
* 25-30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Private medical and health insurance
* Free eye tests
* Life insurance
* Long-service recognition and incentive schemes
* Firmwide bonus scheme
* Access to Perkbox
* Hybrid working options
* Free on-site parking when office-based
About CRA Consulting
CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy operating across the UK. We partner with respected law firms ranging from regional practices to national and international organisations, recruiting across all levels from leadership and partnership roles through to legal support professionals. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or your wider career options, please get in touch. Additional Information:
* CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
* This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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