Paralegal | Personal Injury

The role

DWF is seeking a Paralegal for its Major Injury and Casualty team in Leeds, handling a caseload of fast track employers' liability, public liability and disease claims for insurer clients. Suitable for recent graduates or those with personal injury experience.

What you'll do

• Manage your own caseload of fast-track casualty claims, including employer's liability (EL), public liability (PL) and disease matters
• Assist a Partner and Directors with high value, complex cases, including both civil employer's liability (EL), public liability (PL) and regulatory (Inquest/HSE prosecutions etc)
• Drafting court documents, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines
• Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions
• Reviewing medical records and other case related documents
• General day to day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail when managing client MI, data reporting and billing requirements
• Utilise strong IT and data management skills to maintain accurate records and support reporting activities
• Provide the highest level of client care at all times

What we're looking for

Benefits