Job Vacancy: Paralegal (Personal Injury Team)
Location - Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary - DOE
A prestigious Legal 500 top-tier firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Personal Injury department, based in our state-of-the-art office in Spinningfields, Manchester.
This is an exceptional opportunity to support a team of highly skilled fee earners while developing your legal expertise. As part of a leading firm, you will gain hands-on experience with a diverse range of personal injury cases in a supportive and professional environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury law, preferably with exposure to employer's liability (EL) or public liability (PL) matters. However, we are open to considering individuals with experience in other areas of law who are eager to learn and grow within this specialized field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting Claims Notification Forms (CNFs) and court documents
- Assisting with the preparation of client and witness statements
- Preparing instructions for medical experts and counsel
- Reviewing and managing medical records, and liaising with clients
- Drafting schedules of loss and conducting legal research on case law
- Preparing court bundles and assisting with billing and disbursement processes
- Keeping clients updated on case progress and providing ongoing support
Benefits
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- SMART pension scheme
- Travel insurance for you and your eligible family members
- Death in service benefit (3x basic salary)
- Private medical insurance (subject to opt-in), with the option to cover family members
- Income protection, covering up to 75% of your salary
- Interest-free travel pass/parking loan options
- One-hour early finish every month on a Friday
- Two days annually for charitable work, with a variety of events to participate in
- Access to sports teams, hobby clubs, and social activities
- Employee Assistance Programme, including trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Annual promotions process open to all employees
- Employee referral schemes
If you are passionate about personal injury law and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a top-tier firm, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience.