Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation

Overview

Pathway Legal Recruitment is working with an established law firm seeking a Paralegal to join its team.

The role involves supporting the Legal Advisors with litigation matters, preparing court documentation and helping to progress client files. This opportunity offers scope to develop within the role, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case support to the Legal Advisors team.

• Maintain accurate client files using the firm’s case management and filing systems.

• Prepare briefs to counsel and arrange consultations with clients and counsel.

• Assist with counsel’s directions and organise correspondence, documentation and evidence.

• Draft client correspondence, including initial letters and terms of engagement.

• Handle telephone enquiries, provide client updates and assist with progressing cases.

• Prepare court materials, arrange for documents to be sworn and download court orders.

• Safeguard client documentation and arrange its safe return when files close.

• Manage deadlines and follow the firm’s procedures, confidentiality requirements and anti-money laundering policies.

Essential Skills

• A degree in a relevant subject or five years’ relevant experience.

• GCSE English Language and English Literature, or equivalent.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and client service skills.

• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.

• A friendly, flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

• Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and take responsibility for your work.

• Ability to travel to court and the post office, and to work across the Newry, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry offices when required.

Experience using Proclaim or another case management system would be an advantage. A driving licence and access to a car insured for business use are desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Four-day working week, totalling 30 hours, following successful completion of probation, with no reduction in pay or benefits.

• Initial working hours of 8.45am–5.15pm, Monday to Friday.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Company pension with a 5% employer contribution.

• Minimum of 28 days’ annual leave, including public holidays.

• Private healthcare for you and your dependants, including consultations, tests, scans and cancer care.

• Healthcare cash benefits of up to £7,700 annually, including health screening, therapy, optical and dental benefits.

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 mental health and counselling support for you and your family.

• Life insurance at three times annual salary.

• Gym membership.

• Optional health checks and annual health and wellbeing events.

• Monthly recognition rewards and vouchers.

• Opportunities to develop and grow within the role.