Paralegal Clinical Negligence / Serious Injury

A national law firm with a local reach who pride themselves on a personal approach to law. A team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs.

Whichever team you join, working there you’ll feel a part of their friendly and inclusive environment. They will value you for who you are and what you bring. There is a shared attitude to support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to their clients and communities.

The work they do has been recognised through the awards they’ve won. They’re committed to being even better, and their awards help to show they are certainly on the right track.

They know that the office 9-5 isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’ve introduced a flexible work policy. Whether it’s working from home, in the offices, or a combination of the both, they trust each other to support their clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.

Head, spinal cord and other serious injuries, such as those resulting in amputation, blindness and orthopaedic treatment, can be life changing. 

Serious injuries affect our clients in different ways; family, employment opportunities, healthcare needs and everyday quality of life.

They are by nature hugely traumatic and have to be handled with the utmost care and expertise.

These serious injury solicitors pride themselves on making a real difference and we can help clients to live their life as fully as possible after a serious injury. They have years of experience helping people claim compensation for serious injuries and have specialist teams across the UK.

In the Serious Injury team, you will have involvement in multi-track value cases, with wide ranging types of claims over £25,000.

You’re role will involve but is not limited to:

• Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients.
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Support more senior case handlers generally in the running of the cases.
• Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Empathetic and compassionate to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances
• Friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach.

If you would like to hear more about this role and the team, please do not hesitate to get in touch.