Personal Injury Paralegal
Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days/week in the office)
£24,000 - £30,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Personal Injury Paralegal to join a highly regarded Claimant Serious and Catastrophic Injury team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced fee earners on complex and high-value personal injury matters, supporting clients who have suffered serious and life-changing injuries. It is an ideal position for someone looking to develop their expertise within claimant personal injury and gain exposure to catastrophic injury work.The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the team, assisting with the progression of serious injury cases and helping to ensure matters are managed efficiently from instruction through to resolution.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the management of serious and catastrophic injury claims
- Organising meetings with clients, medical experts and other professionals
- Arranging conferences with Counsel
- Obtaining and reviewing medical records
- Collating liability evidence and supporting documentation
- Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and case documentation
- Communicating with clients, insurers, solicitors and expert witnesses
- Supporting fee earners with case progression and file management
- Attending and participating in team and risk assessment meetings
- Ensuring compliance with service standards and internal procedures
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience handling claimant personal injury matters
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Experience using a case management system
- A proactive and team-focused approach
Experience using bundling software and some exposure to litigation processes would be advantageous but is not essential.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and well-respected claimant injury team, offering exposure to high-quality serious injury work and strong long-term career development prospects.The role is based in Bristol and requires attendance in the office 2 days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.
Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
