Paralegal – Catastrophic Injury
Manchester | £26,000–£29,000 | Permanent | Hybrid working available
Are you a Personal Injury Paralegal looking to develop your career within catastrophic injury litigation?
We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded Catastrophic Injury team at a leading law firm in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced lawyers who are recognised as leaders in their field.
The team handles complex, high-value claims involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations. You will provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload while developing valuable experience in this specialist area of law.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting lawyers with complex catastrophic injury claims
- Assisting with the preparation and progression of cases
- Drafting correspondence and legal documentation
- Liaising sensitively and professionally with clients, medical experts and other parties
- Reviewing and organising medical records and case documentation
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on the case management system
- Managing a varied range of legal, administrative and client-related tasks
- Ensuring deadlines are monitored and work is completed accurately
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous paralegal experience within personal injury
- Experience or a strong understanding of catastrophic injury claims
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- A strong academic record, with grades clearly included on their CV
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within catastrophic injury litigation
- A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and progression
Experience using Proclaim CMS would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £26,000–£29,000, depending on experience
- The opportunity to work on complex brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation claims
- Excellent training and exposure to leading catastrophic injury lawyers
- Genuine opportunities for professional development
- A supportive and highly experienced team
- Hybrid working of up to two days from home following an initial office-based settling-in period
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Personal Injury Paralegal who wants to build specialist expertise and establish a long-term career within catastrophic injury litigation.
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