Litigation Paralegal

Personal Injury Paralegal

• Annual Salary: To be discussed
• Location: Bristol
• Job Type: Hybrid (2 days in office)

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Case Handler to join our client’s claimant injury department. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving a variety of injury claims, including those involving vulnerable road users and minor to moderate head injuries. This role requires a combination of office and home working, with 2 days per week spent in our clients Bristol office.

PLEASE NOTE: MUST HAVE LITIGATION/PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE AND BE ABLE TO CARRY A CASELOAD INDEPENDENTLY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Day-to-day of the role

• – Efficiently and effectively manage your own caseload of personal injury claims.
• – Pursue claims up to a value of £25,000.00 through and outside of the MOJ Portal, including pre and post litigation stages, making full use of our case management system.
• – Comply fully with agreed service standards.
• – Communicate with clients, insurers, expert witnesses, and solicitors.
• – Attend and participate in weekly risk assessment meetings.
• – Manage client expectations and effectively deal with any complaints that arise in line with company policy.
• – Perform any other duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• – Experience handling a claimant injury caseload.
• – Working knowledge of MOJ Portal processes.
• – Experience pursuing claims allocated to the Fast Track.
• – Experience of litigation including the issue of proceedings, complying with Court Directions through to Trial.
• – Knowledge of a Case Management System.
• – Ability to work to strict Service Level Agreements.
• – Technical proficiency in claims handling including litigation.
• – Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• – Ability to analyse and research legal issues.
• – Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• – Ability to work as part of a team.
• – Law degree, CILEx, or equivalent qualification desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• – Excellent annual leave & welfare benefits.
• – Health cash plan & gym/lifestyle benefits.
• – Work-life balance & dress for your day.
• – People-focused recognition & referral schemes.
• – Development & routes to qualification.
• – Diversity & sustainability initiatives.

A successful offer of employment is subject to a basic credit check and a basic DBS check.

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