Paralegal

Location: Birmingham

Department: Casualty – Employers' Liability & Public Liability

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Paralegal to join our established Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) team in Birmingham. Working alongside experienced Partners, Legal Directors, Associates and Solicitors, you will play a key role in supporting the handling of a varied caseload of defendant EL/PL claims on behalf of insurers, corporate clients and public sector organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their legal career within a leading insurance litigation practice, gaining exposure to high-quality work and a broad range of liability claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with the management of EL and PL claims from inception through to resolution.
• Review and analyse claim documentation, medical records and evidence.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, instructions to experts and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide case summaries where required.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, brokers, experts, counsel and other third parties.
• Manage court deadlines and maintain accurate records on the case management system.
• Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation.
• Support the team with trial preparation and settlement negotiations.
• Handle a small caseload of litigated and pre-litigated matters under appropriate supervision.
• Ensure compliance with client service standards, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal within a litigation environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Desirable

• Experience handling or assisting with Employers' Liability and/or Public Liability claims.
• Defendant insurance litigation experience.
• Experience of working with insurer clients.
• Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a proactive and ambitious individual with a genuine interest in insurance litigation and liability claims. You will be committed to delivering excellent client service, have a commercial mindset, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work within a market-leading insurance practice.
• Exposure to high-quality and complex liability matters.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a global law firm.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded EL/PL team and build your career within a dynamic and growing practice.

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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