Personal Injury Senior Paralegal
Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days/week in the office)
£34,000 - £40,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Injury Senior Paralegal to join a highly regarded Claimant Serious and Catastrophic Injury team in Bristol.
This role offers the opportunity to join a specialist team acting for individuals who have suffered serious injuries arising from road traffic accidents, with a particular focus on claims involving motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of litigated personal injury matters while supporting the wider team on more complex cases. This is a hands-on role that would suit an experienced personal injury fee earner who is confident handling files independently and progressing matters through the litigation process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a mixed caseload of Fast Track and Intermediate Track personal injury claims
- Progressing litigated matters from issue through to trial
- Advising clients throughout the life cycle of their claims
- Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documentation
- Maintaining compliance with service standards and internal procedures
- Liaising with clients, insurers, experts and third parties
- Assisting with training and development of junior team members where required
- Attending team meetings and contributing to case planning discussions
- Undertaking general file management and administration duties
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing their own claimant personal injury caseload
- Experience acting for motorists and vulnerable road users
- Strong litigation experience and understanding of the court process
- Experience dealing with polytrauma, pain disorder and psychiatric injury claims
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Confidence managing expectations of both clients and stakeholders
Experience dealing with moderate brain injury claims and fatal accident claims would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly regarded team handling high-quality claimant work, offering exposure to serious injury cases and clear opportunities for long-term career development.
The role is based in Bristol and requires attendance in the office 2 days per week.
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.*
