PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL - HYBRID

Job Description: Personal Injury Paralegal - Hybrid

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Department: Personal Injury Department

Hours of employment: 9 am- 5:30 pm Monday to Friday + Benefits

Primary Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a busy Personal Injury team at a highly regarded law firm based in Stockport, dealing with Minor Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (MNIHL) claims. The position is full-time and hybrid, offering the opportunity to work from home two days per week following a qualifying period.

This is a supportive role suited to someone looking to develop their experience within MNIHL and Personal Injury. The successful candidate will initially work closely with experienced fee earners, providing support with the progression and administration of claims, whilst gradually taking responsibility for their own caseload.

This is a fantastic opportunity, with genuine progression available for the right candidate.

If you are eager to build your career within this fast-paced and rewarding area of law, we would love to hear from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day management of NIHL claims.
• Assisting with the progression of claims from initial instruction through to settlement.
• Managing an allocated caseload, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within required timescales.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts and other relevant parties.
• Obtaining and reviewing relevant documentation and medical evidence.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Monitoring key dates and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the claims process.
• Working closely with experienced members of the team and seeking guidance where required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Previous experience working in a legal environment, ideally within Personal Injury, Litigation or Occupational Disease.
• Good understanding of legal processes and procedures.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident dealing with clients and third parties professionally.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions and work to established processes.
• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge within NIHL and Personal Injury.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.