Catastrophic Injury Paralegal

Paralegal – Catastrophic Injury

Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected law firm with a growing and supportive team that specialises in catastrophic and serious injury litigation.

You’ll work alongside leading experts in the field, gaining hands-on experience and invaluable exposure to high-value, complex personal injury cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and amputation claims.

As a Paralegal, you’ll play a vital role in supporting senior fee earners and solicitors, assisting with all aspects of case preparation and client care while developing your legal knowledge and skills in this specialist area.

Key Responsibilities:
 

- Drafting witness statements and preparing court documents
- Attending conferences with counsel and medical experts, taking detailed notes
- Obtaining, reviewing, and collating medical and other records
- Reviewing expert medical reports
- Conducting legal research on liability and quantum
- Liaising with clients, keeping them informed of case progress
- Preparing instructions to counsel and medical experts
- Creating and managing court bundles
- Assisting with billing, disbursements, and general case administration

This role will initially be office-based during the induction period, with the option to work up to two days remotely per week once fully settled.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you’ll demonstrate a strong foundation in personal injury or catastrophic injury work, along with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

You should also have:
 

- Previous experience handling or assisting with serious or catastrophic injury claims (essential)
- A strong academic background
- Excellent communication and client care skills, with a professional and empathetic approach
- The ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using Proclaim is advantageous but not essential
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and eagerness to learn from senior professionals

What’s on Offer:
 

- In addition to a rewarding career path and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme and income protection cover
- Private medical insurance and death-in-service benefits
- Travel pass or parking loan (interest-free)
- Early finish one Friday per month
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Regular social, sporting, and charity events
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Clear opportunities for career progression and promotion

If you’re passionate about serious injury litigation and want to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking team — this is a fantastic opportunity to take that next step.

To apply or find out more, please contact Chris on c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or 0161 9143457