Paralegal

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Volume Motor Team - Manchester office We are looking to recruit a Paralegal / Litigation Executive to join our Casualty teams based in the Manchester office whilst supporting our Scottish Casualty teams. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will have a background of Personal Injury, Employers Liability / Public Liability and Motor fee earning and will be competent of running a defendant caseload of pre-litigated and litigated matters. Expected To

• Handle your own caseload.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
• Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients.
• Have strong organisation skills and be able to use a case management system.
• Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills. Essential Skills & Experience
• Previous Motor/EL/PL litigation experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast pace environment.
• A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally. If you are interested in applying, then feel free to apply by clicking on the apply link. Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer. 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.