Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury Team

Paralegal – Catastrophic Injury Team
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Personal Injury – Catastrophic Injury

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected Personal Injury department in Manchester, specialising in catastrophic injury litigation.

Due to continued expansion, the Catastrophic Injury team is looking for a skilled Paralegal to support senior fee earners with a diverse caseload including brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation claims.

This is a unique chance to work alongside and learn from recognised leaders in the field of catastrophic injury, developing your expertise and building a career in a highly specialised area of personal injury law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drafting detailed witness statements
- Attending conferences with counsel and medical experts, taking comprehensive notes
- Preparing and managing court documents
- Obtaining, reviewing, and collating medical and other relevant records
- Reviewing medical reports and analysing their impact on cases
- Conducting legal research on issues of liability and quantum
- Maintaining regular and empathetic client contact, providing case updates
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
- Assembling and preparing court bundles
- Managing billing and disbursement payments efficiently

Essential Skills and Experience:

- Proven experience working on personal injury claims, with a focus on catastrophic injury cases
- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Highly organised, with the ability to proactively prioritise workloads and deliver to high standards
- Exceptional client care skills; professional, empathetic communication with vulnerable clients is vital
- Excellent academic background
- Experience using Proclaim Case Management System is desirable but not essential (training provided)

If you’re ready to take your personal injury paralegal career to the next level in a supportive and expert environment, this role is perfect for you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Chris Orrell on 0161 914 7357 or send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk