Paralegal Executive - Police Team

The Role Clyde & Co is seeking a motivated and organised Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join our highly regarded Police Team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers acting for police forces and their insurers on a wide range of complex and sensitive litigation matters. The successful candidate will work closely with partners, legal directors, associates and other members of the team, assisting with the management of a varied caseload involving civil claims against police forces, public liability matters, human rights claims, inquests and other police-related litigation. This role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding career within a market-leading insurance and defendant litigation practice. Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the management of litigated and pre-litigated claims on behalf of police force clients.
• Drafting correspondence, court documents, witness instructions and reports.
• Reviewing and analysing police records, disclosure documentation, medical evidence and other case materials.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Liaising with clients, witnesses, counsel, experts and third parties.
• Managing document review exercises and maintaining electronic case files.
• Assisting with the preparation of cases for hearings, trials, mediations and inquests.
• Preparing instructions to counsel and experts.
• Monitoring court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship activities where appropriate.
• Ensuring time recording is maintained accurately and promptly. Essential Skills & Experience
• Previous paralegal experience, preferably within litigation or defendant insurance work include Employers Liability and Public Liability experience.
• Strong academic background, Minimum 2:1 degree, AAB at A level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Confidence working with large volumes of documentation and evidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems. Desirable
• Experience of defendant litigation, public authority defence work or insurance-related matters.
• Exposure to civil litigation and court procedures.
• Understanding of police, public sector or regulatory environments.
• Experience preparing court bundles and disclosure documentation. The Firm Our Commitment A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.