Casualty Paralegal

• Exposure to high-quality and complex casualty litigation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Weightmans is currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing Casualty team in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Leicester or Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Paralegal looking to develop their career within a highly regarded defendant insurance practice. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of casualty matters, acting for insurers, large corporates, public sector bodies, and other leading clients.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients across the insurance sector. Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or further develop your expertise within casualty litigation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team.

• Assist with the management of a varied caseload of casualty claims.
• Support solicitors and senior lawyers in the handling of litigated and pre-litigated matters.
• Draft correspondence, court documents, pleadings, instructions to counsel and witness statements.
• Review liability evidence, medical records, schedules of loss and disclosure documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses, experts and third parties.
• Attend client meetings and, where appropriate, court hearings.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with client service standards, court deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Manage your own caseload under supervision, where appropriate.