Paralegal – Catastrophic Loss

Why join us?

The Major Injury and Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised.  We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims; resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on.

We are currently looking for a motivated Paralegal to the team in our Manchester office.  As Paralegal you will assist senior team members who deal with a range of high value files (up to £20 million), including injuries of utmost severity.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential.  Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognized as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern from our Manchester office, with 2 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• To assist senior members of the team with the progression of personal injury cases (RTA, EL/PL) through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs.
• To act as a trusted member of the team whilst taking responsibility of tasks, including updating files, reviewing confidential records and, liaising with third parties.
• Engage with clients and other stakeholders to gather and organise information.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the legal team.
• Action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• A real interest in EL/PL, RTA, personal injury or catastrophic injury cases, preferably with previous experience.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines and service levels.
• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data.

Desirable

• Background working within a busy commercial environment.

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.

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