Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal | Gloucestershire | £25-30,000 DOE | A forward-thinking firm is looking for a skilled Paralegal to assist their team of fee earners and provide legal services to clients in relation to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. To register you interest, please contact Theresa on 0121 454 1004 or email theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. JOB REF: 5888

OVERVIEW:
The successful candidate can expect a mixed workload, where they will be expected to:
• Handle new enquiries, assess case merits, and open files.
• Advise clients on personal injury matters and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage PI and clinical negligence cases, including records, expert instructions, counsel, and CFA documentation.
• Progress claims through the MOJ portal, including settlement packs, interim payments, and Stage 3 proceedings.
• Draft key legal documents, including claim forms, particulars of claim, schedules of loss, witness statements, and interim applications.
• Arrange and attend conferences with clients, experts, and counsel.
• Conduct legal research and manage After the Event (ATE) insurance applications.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date files and manage team diaries, court dates, and limitation deadlines.
• Support fee earners with the efficient day-to-day management of their caseloads.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and manage multiple systems. Experience in collating and analysing data, alongside a proactive and methodical approach, is essential. Along with this you must also have qualities such as:
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive team player who can take responsibility and work independently.
• High attention to detail, with a curious and analytical approach.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Confident communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules would be advantageous.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Theresa at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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