PI Paralegal - Cycling Team
Clayton Legal
- Manchester
- £23,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have a minimum of 12 months' experience running Claimant personal injury cases, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims.
- Have good understanding of the CPR rules.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to manage their time and workloads effectively.
- Be empathetic and have a focus on delivering outstanding client service.
- Experience of Proclaim Case Management System would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided.
- Preparing for and submitting CNFs/letters of claim
- Instructing engineers
- Drafting schedules of special damages and obtaining evidence in support
- Drafting of client and witness statements
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
- Drafting court documents
- Obtaining, reviewing, and collating medical records
- Reviewing medical reports
- Researching case law on liability and quantum
- Preparing advice on liability
- Preparing advice on quantum
- Preparing advice on causation
- Drafting letters/ emails/ advice to clients
- Liaising with clients and updating on case progress
- Preparing court bundles
- Dealing with billing and disbursement payments
- A minimum of 25 days’ annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
- Two days a year to do charitable work.
- The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Annual promotions process open to all staff.
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