An established and friendly team in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to a career in Personal Injury (PI) law and eager to handle a caseload of l claims while supporting senior team members with complex cases. Our firm offers a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and career development, with hybrid working options to ensure an excellent work-life balance.
Job title: Paralegal
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Job type Full time, permanent
Day to Day of the Role:
- Manage your own caseload of PI claims.
- Assist senior team members with the preparation and management of more complex cases.
- Engage with clients, building rapport and trust through excellent communication.
- Run claims through the OIC portal and understand the litigation process.
- Produce schedule of loss statements, take witness statements, and assess/redact bank statements.
- Work collaboratively with the team to achieve collective goals and provide support when needed.
- Focus on personal learning and development within the PI and Clinical Negligence field.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-3 years' experience as a Paralegal or in a similar role.
- At least 1 year's experience in Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence, ideally managing your own caseload.
- Knowledge of the OIC portal and litigation process.
- Excellent telephone manner and client service skills.
- Eagerness to take responsibility and a friendly, approachable nature.
- Collaborative work ethic and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- Strong IT skills.
Benefits:
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
- Additional holiday typically provided at Christmas.
- 8% pension scheme (4% employee contribution, 4% employer).
- Life Assurance of 4X salary.
- Medicash health cash scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline.
- Free flu jabs.
- Season Ticket Loans.
- Discounts on will writing and conveyancing services.