The Role
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team to be based in the Manchester office.
Youll play a vital role in delivering outstanding results for our clients while building your own success and supporting those around you. At Clyde & Co we foster a collaborative and inclusive cultureempowering you to work in the way that brings out your best.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for:
Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
Assisting Partners and lawyers with a varied caseload.
Carrying out investigations taking witness statements reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
Reporting to and liaising with clients to achieve the best outcomes.
Complying with client SLAs and MI requirements.
Proactive and strategic file management including adhering to court timetables.
Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
Dealing with interlocutory proceedings CCMCs and client meetings.
Essential Skills & Experience
Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills along with the ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Previous experience of assisting on Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss cases is preferred.
You will have experience in personal injury litigation.
You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
You will be focused on delivering a highly professional service to clients including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.
In return you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning
The Team
Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers corporations and health and public sector bodies to defend their most serious and highest value cases.
We handle the whole range of complex and high value claims including fatality acquired brain injury spinal cord damage amputation chronic pain the funding of long-term care and rehabilitation.
For a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Kennedy on 0 email .
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 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.
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