Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury

BLM ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are looking to attract a paralegal to join our highly regarded large loss/catastrophic injury department in our Manchester City Centre office. The role involves working closely with a Legal 500 recommended Partner on high value personal injury claims, for two specific large insurers, and will include liaising with barristers and experts. We are looking for a paralegal that is keen to develop their legal expertise by assisting our partner with both litigated and pre action multi-track large loss cases. The paralegal will be involved in preparing instructions to counsel, court bundles, drafting and reviewing applications and witness statements, reviewing and analysing records/disclosure, instructing legal experts, and attending conferences and trials. We would like to hear from paralegals experienced in a defendant large loss environment who have excellent organisational skills and a forensic attention to detail. A good working knowledge of Word and Excel together with excellent numeracy and communication skills is also essential. We offer a nurturing and collaborative environment alongside a competitive salary. Our company benefits include 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days and free day off for your birthday, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. We also offer a number of discounts to use for gym membership, car leasing, mobile phones and insurance products. BLM is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.