Paralegal supporting the Complex Catastrophic Loss team in Manchester. Assisting with multi-track catastrophic injury cases for well-known insurer clients.
Responsibilities
Assisting and providing support to senior team members who manage a multi-track catastrophic injury caseload.
Drafting court documents, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines.
Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions.
Reviewing medical records and other case related documents.
General day to day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements.
Providing the highest level of client care at all times.
Requirements
Previous experience assisting on litigated complex injury caseload, ideally consisting of Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Employers Liability(EL)/Public Liability(PL).
Relevant legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM, potentially LPC (but not essential).
The ability to manage and prioritise tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
The ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes such as Lexis Library, Lawtel, Westlaw and Practical Law for carrying out legal research.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
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