Paralegal

Join a leading team and take the next step in your claims career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience handling Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims who is looking to develop their expertise within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will manage your own caseload of claims from pre-litigation through to Fast Track proceedings, providing a high-quality service to insurer clients while delivering strong commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a caseload of RTA claims from pre-litigation through to Fast Track litigation.
• Handling all procedural aspects of claims from issue through to trial.
• Assessing and quantifying special damages.
• Drafting pleadings and other legal documentation.
• Valuing personal injury claims using the Judicial College Guidelines and relevant case law.
• Negotiating settlements and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Preparing witness statements obtained via telephone or video conference.
• Liaising with claimant solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and insurer clients.
• Maintaining accurate records using case management systems.
• Ensuring management information is completed accurately and on time.
• Meeting client service level agreements and reporting requirements.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience handling RTA claims, ideally including litigated matters.
• A strong understanding of personal injury claims and the litigation process.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to accurately value personal injury claims.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded team where you'll be supported in your development, gain exposure to a varied caseload and work alongside experienced professionals. In return, we offer a collaborative culture, excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your claims expertise and be part of a successful, growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.