Job Description
Paralegal/Litigation Executive - EL/PL, Manchester
Law Firm Seeking Paralegal/Litigation Executive with EL/PL Experience in Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Department: Employers and Public Liability
Experience: Prior experience handling EL/PL caseload on behalf of major insurance firms
Location: Manchester (hybrid working option - 2 days in office, 3 days at home)
The Team - Join the biggest and market leading Casualty practice in the UK - Work in the Employers and Public Liability team within the Casualty region of the firm - Handle complex cases for major insurers and private nominations, often representing household names
Role - Manage a caseload of Employers Liability and Public Liability claims from start to finish, under supervision - Day to day file management, including preparing court bundles and drafting legal documents - Conduct research and stay up to date with legal and industry practices - Communicate professionally with clients and build strong relationships - Delegate administrative tasks as needed - Adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities - Handle a caseload of Employers Liability and Public Liability claims - Manage day to day file management tasks - Prepare court bundles and draft legal documents - Conduct research and stay up to date with legal and industry practices - Communicate professionally with clients and build strong relationships - Delegate administrative tasks as needed - Adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Essential Skills & Experience - Prior experience in Personal Injury teams - Experience working on defendant side preferred but not essential - Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - Strong organisational skills - Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively - Willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge - Professional manner and ability to build relationships
Our Values - Work as one - globally connected team with a firm-first mentality - Excel with clients - aim for excellence and keep clients at the center of everything - Celebrate difference - embrace diversity and believe it leads to greater achievement - Act boldly - seek new opportunities and take action, with curiosity driving growth and development
What We Offer - Competitive salary - Hybrid working option - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home - Pension scheme, group income protection, maternity and paternity pay - Additional benefits such as holiday purchase, season ticket loan, and gym subsidy
