Paralegal – Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

Company: Clyde & Co (SMS) Limited
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Team


Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers, corporations, and health and public sector bodies to defend their most serious and highest value cases. We handle the whole range of complex and high value claims including fatality, acquired brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, chronic pain, the funding of long‑term care and rehabilitation.


Role


As a Paralegal within our Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss team, you will play a key role in supporting our lawyers and Partners in the day‑to‑day management of claims.


Responsibilities



  • Assisting with liability enquiries and investigations in a very wide range of claims both at pre‑litigation stage and litigated across motor, casualty, travel, aviation and marine cases.

  • Recovery claims.

  • Obtaining and reviewing medical records and expert reports.

  • Drafting witness statements and preparing instructions to experts and counsel.

  • Preparing counsel and court bundles.

  • Providing general administrative support.

  • Supporting pre‑litigation work across travel, holiday, accidents abroad, aviation, and marine cases.

  • Assisting with pre‑litigation and litigated motor and employer’s/public liability (EL/PL) claims.

  • Providing litigation assistance, including document management, procedural support, and coordination of case progression.


Essential Skills & Experience


Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Although not essential, knowledge of the litigation process would be useful. Previous experience in a similar legal setting is required.


Benefits


In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.


Equal Opportunities


Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026