Senior Paralegal/Case Handler - Catastrophic Injury

Senior Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury

Salary: £35,000

Location: Bristol (hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal / Case Handler to join its specialist Catastrophic Injury team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑value, life‑changing cases while developing your expertise within a supportive and well‑structured environment.

The role

You will work closely with Senior Case Handlers on complex and catastrophic injury matters, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, fatal claims and serious polytrauma. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing delegated tasks to progress high‑value files, including liability investigations, medical evidence gathering, liaising with courts and counsel, arranging conferences, and organising treatment or case‑management payments.
• Ensuring full compliance with agreed service standards.
• Communicating effectively with senior colleagues, clients, opponents and insurer partners.
• Participating in weekly team meetings.
• Attending networking and business development events.
• Handling administrative duties as required.
• Supervising a junior case handling assistant.

Experience & skills required

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Paralegal role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise urgent tasks.
• Confidence using case management systems and the ability to produce your own typing and bundles.
• Experience running your own litigated caseload.
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to work to deadlines.
• A collaborative, common‑sense approach with the ability to manage expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.

About the firm

Our client is a respected national law firm known for delivering high‑quality legal services to individuals and businesses. They have long‑standing partnerships with insurers, banks and membership organisations, built on consistent service excellence and a people‑focused culture.

Benefits include

• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
• Health cash plan and lifestyle perks
• Work‑life balance initiatives & "Dress for Your Day"
• Recognition & referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification

Please apply ASAP 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.*