Paralegal | Road Traffic Accidents (Claimant)

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Join our multi‑award‑winning, Resolution Law team at DWF, renowned for its innovative approach to legal services. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic, aspirational culture built on collaboration, clear career progression, and partnerships with a blue‑chip client base. As a values‑driven business, we're committed to providing exceptional support, empowering you to grow and succeed.

Resolution Law are the claimant team within DWF and offers services for various types of accidents and injuries. The team handle Road Traffic Accident (RTA) cases that have been set up directly by our File Inception team. The primary and immediate need for these cases is to quantify the level of personal injury and specialist damages, obtain evidence to support the claims and thereafter to submit for final settlement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has recently graduated and is keen to progress their legal career, or for someone with previous experience handling Road Traffic Accident claims and is looking to contribute their existing skillset in a well-established team.

• Manage RTA and OIC Portal claims swiftly using Solcase and portal systems.
• Ensure timely progress and prioritise appropriately.
• Communicate with the Team Leader and achieve time recording and financial targets.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases accordingly.
• Maximise efficiency, develop technical knowledge, and record disbursements and special damages.
• Ensure claims are properly quantified and resolved swiftly, raising issues early to move cases to an alternative team if needed.

What will help you succeed in this role?

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with attendance required in the Liverpool office 1 day per week (Wednesday is the teams office day).