Paralegal at Clyde & Co

The role

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal for their specialist Volume Motor team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This role is for experienced fee earners who can manage a defendant caseload of litigated motor claims.

What you'll do

Handle a caseload of c70 files at any one time
Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial
Draft all pleadings
Value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law
Assess claims for special damages
Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments
Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call
Attend conferences with counsel when required
Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients
Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately
Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates

What we're looking for

Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience

Competent of running a defendant caseload of litigated matters

Handle a caseload of c70 files at any one time

Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial

Draft all pleadings

Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law

Assess claims for special damages

Negotiate settlement where appropriate using persuasive arguments

Strong telephone negotiation skills

Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call

Attend conferences with counsel when required

Liaise with other professionals such as claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and the insurer clients

Strong organisation skills

Able to use a case management system

Ensure all Management Information is completed timely and accurately

Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast pace environment

A Professional manner with the ability to build relationship internally and externally

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