Serious Injury Paralegal

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team of highly qualified solicitors in the position of Paralegal. The successful candidate will offer assistance to the Multi-Track team with their high valued cases whilst being able to gain some valuable experience in a well-established, long standing firm.

The role will comprise the following duties:

• Research using internal resources
• Assisting Multi-Track Solicitors on caseload
• Working to court deadlines
• Assisting with file organisation
• Collating bundles
• Drafting letters of instruction and claim
• Drafting Court documents and other documents such as witness statements (covering liability and quantum) and Schedules of Loss
• Liaising with Counsel and Medical experts.
• Reviewing medical records and drafting Chronology
• Diary Management
• Use of in-house case management system
• Keeping clients updated in a clear and empathetic manner
• Ensuring that client's rehabilitation and financial needs are at all times being considered and met on an on-going basis.
• Maintaining awareness of the Civil Procedure Rules and their application to the Multi-Track process

Essential skills:

· Previous experience of working within a Personal Injury department

· Experience within an office environment

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· IT Skills such as Word/ Outlook/ Excel

Desirable

· Proven ability to work to deadlines

What’s in it for you?

· 22 days + 8 days bank holiday rising to 25 with length of service*

· Employee Assistance programme access

· Staff social events

· Training and development opportunities

· Death in service*

· Cycle to work scheme*

· Referral schemes for bringing both new claims and team members

· Modern office premises

· Paid Birthday day off

· Travel season ticket loans*

· Charitable day (1 days paid leave to support your favourite charity or community group.)

· Bonus scheme

· (*Subject to qualifying periods)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stretford, M32

Reference ID: MTSIBRM0622