Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Salary up to £29,000

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• Specialist Personal Injury Team

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• Stockport location

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• Established North West law firm

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We're working alongside an established North West law firm with a specialist Military and Police legal practice, looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their team in Stockport.

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The role will focus on supporting claims for serving and former members of the Armed Forces and Police Federation members, working alongside experienced solicitors on a range of personal injury matters. The team has particular experience in complex and serious injury claims, including orthopaedic injuries, brain and spinal injuries, chronic pain, psychological injury, noise-induced hearing loss and other injuries arising from military and police service.

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This is an opportunity for an experienced claimant PI Paralegal to join a specialist team where client care is particularly important, with responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and keeping clients informed throughout their claims.

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Responsibilities include:

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• Manage and progress a caseload of Military and Police personal injury claims on behalf of claimants.

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• Assist with claims from initial instruction through to settlement and final completion.

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• Work on a range of personal injury matters, including claims involving serious and complex injuries.

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• Liaise with clients, ensuring they are kept informed of progress throughout their claim.

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• Communicate with clients clearly and sensitively, both in writing and over the telephone.

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• Liaise with medical experts, insurers, barristers and other third parties as required.

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• Assist with rehabilitation and other aspects of the client's claim where appropriate.

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• Prepare correspondence, documentation and evidence in support of claims.

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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and ensure key deadlines are met.

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• Prioritise workload effectively and progress matters in accordance with internal procedures and relevant legislation.

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• Support the wider team with business development and marketing initiatives where required.

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What we need from you:

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• Previous experience working as a claimant Personal Injury Paralegal.

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• Ideally 2+ years' experience within PI.

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• Experience managing and progressing your own caseload.

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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• A client-focused approach and the ability to explain legal processes clearly.

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• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

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• A commercial approach to case management and an understanding of costs and financial targets.

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The Perks:

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• Salary up to £29,000 per annum.

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• Flexible and hybrid working options.

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• Performance-related bonus structure.

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• Professional development and ongoing training.

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• Support towards further legal qualifications, including SQE, LPC and CILEX where appropriate.

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• Mentoring and support from experienced members of the team.

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• Opportunity to develop specialist experience within Military and Police personal injury.

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• Equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment.

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• Opportunity to work within an established Stockport-based law firm with a strong presence across the North West.

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If you're interested, then hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly on Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com!

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