Job Description
Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal
Location: Leeds
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000
Experience: 2 to 3 years’ experience in legal practice
If you’re an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who enjoys running matters properly, keeping clients informed, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things the right way, this could be a great move.
Our client is a well-established law firm in Leeds with a strong Personal Injury offering and a reputation for high-quality work and genuine client care. They are looking to add an experienced Paralegal into the team to support case progression and help drive matters forward.
This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to take ownership of key tasks across the lifecycle of Personal Injury matters. You will work closely with the Team Leader and case leaders, supporting case management, progressing files, and contributing to the wider development of the department.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Vetting new enquiries
- Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader
- Supporting the case leader with case management and progression
- Instructing experts
- Compiling statements
- Drafting and compiling Letters of Claim
- Instructing counsel
- Attending conferences
- Assisting with litigation
- Participating in ADR
- Supporting departmental development
- Assisting with website development
- Compiling case studies and articles for publication
- General administration duties on files
- Supporting with other tasks as required by the case leader
What We’re Looking For
- 2 to 3 years’ experience in legal practice, ideally within Personal Injury
- Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong customer care and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proclaim experience or knowledge would be an advantage
Working Arrangements
- Full time
- Working hours: 09:00 to 17:00
- Leeds-based role
Next Steps (How to Apply)
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.