Location: Derby or Swadlincote
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
About Us: We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our established and friendly team, based in either Derby or Swadlincote. Our PI and Clinical Negligence team has built a strong reputation across the local area, handling work-related claims, road traffic accident claims, criminal injury compensation, slip/trip claims, uninsured/untraced driver claims, and clinical/medical negligence claims.
Our team is experiencing significant growth, and we are looking for someone who can manage their own caseload of small claims while also assisting senior team members with more complex cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone committed to advancing their career in Personal Injury (PI) and eager to deepen their knowledge in this area of law.
Why Join Us: We focus on bringing out the best in our staff and supporting their career development. We pride ourselves on being a firm that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of our team. We foster an open and honest workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and enjoy their time at work. Additionally, we offer an excellent work-life balance.
While we are ideally looking for someone to work full-time (35 hours per week), we are open to considering candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.
What We're Looking For: Experience: Paralegal or similar role in Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence, ideally with experience managing your own PI caseload from start to conclusion.Skills: Experience running claims through the rapid claims portal and knowledge of the litigation process, including case funding.Client Relations: Excellent phone manner with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.Additional Experience: Familiarity with producing schedules of loss, taking witness statements, quantum assessments, and advocacy would be advantageous but not essential.Personal Traits: Friendly, approachable, and able to build relationships at all levels across the firm. Collaborative approach, willingness to take responsibility, focus on ongoing learning, and strong attention to detail.IT Skills: Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.Benefits: Annual Leave: 24 days, plus bank holidays, with 2 additional days typically provided at Christmas.Holiday Purchase: Option to purchase up to 3 additional days.Pension: 8% pension (4% employee, 4% employer contribution).Life Assurance: 4X salary.Health: Medicash health cash scheme and free flu jabs.Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and Bereavement Support helpline.Additional Perks: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, discounted will writing and conveyancing, and more.Additional Benefits: Bereavement leaveCompany eventsEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveHealth & wellbeing programmePaid volunteer timeSick payTransport linksSchedule: Monday to Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr
