Lead Paralegal - Motor Volume, Recoveries

Why join us?

Join our multi‑award‑winning, Motor Volume Recoveries Team at DWF, renowned for its innovative approach to legal services.

Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, aspirational culture built on collaboration, clear career progression, and partnerships with a blue‑chip client base. As a values‑driven business, we’re committed to providing exceptional support, empowering you to grow and succeed.

We’re seeking an experience and motivated candidate with litigation experience to join the team as Lead Paralegal.

The team issue county court proceedings for our clients to pursue a recovery of monetary losses incurred as a result of road traffic accidents.  Our instructions come from insurance companies, and we act to recover their losses, as well as any uncontentious uninsured losses their policyholders have incurred. This type of work is subrogated recovery work, and we handle the matter from pre-litigation all the way to a final hearing/trial.   

The role is hybrid, with office attendance required in Liverpool or Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Handle in your own right a litigated motor recoveries caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, third parties, and other solicitors.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Support senior fee earners with administrative and procedural tasks.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Previous experience handling in your own right or assisting on a litigated Motor Insurance caseload.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and to be able to carefully analyse files and data.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Business acumen and an understanding of the clients' needs.
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office.  

Desirable

• An understanding of the wider Motor Recoveries market in terms of trends, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
• Previous experience of working with Visual Files case management system.

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.