Personal Injury Paralegal
Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days/week in the office)
£24,000 - £35,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join a highly regarded Claimant Injury team in Bristol.
This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters, acting for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of injury claims, including cases involving minor to moderate head injuries, while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload of claimant personal injury claims
- Progressing claims both within and outside the MOJ Portal
- Handling matters through pre-litigation and litigation stages
- Pursuing Fast Track personal injury claims
- Communicating with clients, insurers, solicitors and expert witnesses
- Maintaining accurate case management records
- Attending weekly risk assessment meetings
- Managing client expectations and providing excellent client care
- Investigating liability and quantum issues
- Conducting legal research where required
- Ensuring compliance with service standards and internal procedures
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing a claimant personal injury caseload
- Strong working knowledge of MOJ Portal processes
- Experience handling Fast Track claims
- Good understanding of the litigation process
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Experience using a legal case management system
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
A Law degree, CILEx qualification or equivalent legal qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded claimant injury team offering high-quality work, a supportive culture and strong long-term career development opportunities.
The role is based in Bristol and operates on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week in the Bristol office and the remainder working from home.
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.*
