Litigation Paralegal in Bath

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.