EL/PL Paralegal

Exciting Opportunity for a Paralegal in Personal Injury (EL/PL Team)

My client has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join a dynamic and supportive Personal Injury team based in the heart of Manchester.

As part of a collaborative team, you will support five fee earners and work closely with two other paralegals/trainees.

This role offers the perfect chance to develop your legal knowledge and skills within the field of Personal Injury, specifically focusing on EL/PL cases.

If you're passionate about learning, handling a variety of cases, and looking to develop your legal career, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

- Drafting CNFs and client/witness statements
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
- Drafting Schedules of Loss, court documents, and preparing court bundles
- Requesting, reviewing, and collating medical records
- Conducting case law research on liability and quantum
- Liaising with clients and keeping them updated on case progress
- Handling billing and disbursement payments

About You: We’re looking for a candidate who has some experience in EL/PL work, though if you have broader Personal Injury experience, they would still love to hear from you.

You should be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges within a supportive team.

Benefits:

- Hybrid working for a great work-life balance
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- SMART pension scheme and private medical insurance options
- 3x basic salary Death in Service benefit
- Income Protection up to 75% of salary
- Interest-free travel pass/parking loans
- A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
- 2 paid days per year for charitable work
- Access to sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
- Opportunities for career progression through annual promotions process
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Bonus schemes for employee and client referrals

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply now and be part of an exciting, thriving team with real opportunities to progress and make an impact!

Please forward your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.