Paralegal – Catastrophic Loss

Why join us?

Our Catastrophic Personal Injury team at DWF, Manchester are currently hiring for a Paralegal.

The Catastrophic Injury team is one of the largest in the UK and is recognised nationally. Our 30+ strong Manchester team acts for household name insurer clients on high value, complex personal injury claims . The team's expertise covers Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters although expertise in all of those sub-specialisms is not necessarily a pre-requisite for the role

Responsibilities

• To action cases in line with the department's and client's service standards and protocols.
• To act as a trusted member within the team, taking responsibility and ensuring the case management system is kept up to date with court orders, and liaising with clients.
• Conduct thorough investigations into liability and damages, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with experts.
• Progression of cases to a satisfactory and speedy settlement per the client's requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards at all times.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• 12 – 18 months previous experience in a legal environment
• YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE A CLEAR INTEREST IN CATASTROPHIC LOSS - either via University modules or work experience
• Previous experience running a litigated major injury/ large loss case load preferably RTA/ EL/ PL
• A law degree

Desirable

• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes such as Lexis Library, Lawtel, Westlaw and Practical Law for carrying out legal research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Attention to detail.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

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.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.