PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Personal Injury Paralegal EL/PL – defendant insurance litigation Paralegal or Legal Executive

PERSONAL INJURY - DEFENDANT EL/PL LEGAL EXECUTIVE OR PARALEGAL – MANCHESTER

Personal Injury Legal Executive or Paralegal – This highly rated Legal 500 firm is looking to strengthen its EL/PL practice with a legal executive or experienced paralegal with a proven, litigated defendant background. The work will be a mixture of defendant litigated fast track and multi track cases and applicants should be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. This firm is at the top of its game as well as having a national and international presence.

KEY FACTS

• Job Title: Legal Executive
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Reports to: Partner / Head of Department
• Previous experience: A Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with proven litigated EL/PL experience preferably from a defendant insurance background, though claimant experience will potentially be considered.

THE MANCHESTER TEAM

Manchester plays host to a vibrant Personal Injury market with some of the leading defendant insurance firms choosing to have a foothold in the city centre. Our client is no exception, with one of the most respected Personal Injury practices in the North West and nationally. The firm acts for a range of top insurance houses, public institutions and large self-insured businesses.

As a result, the level of high Personal Injury quality work is second to none. Key figures within the team are also regularly recognised in the legal press for their expertise, whether noted in The Legal 500 or Chambers & Partners.

THE ROLE

The successful applicant will work alongside talented lawyers, gaining exposure to a wide variety of complex defendant EL/PL instructions, from fast track to multi track work. The team pride themselves on delivering an outstanding service to an enviable list of clients who regularly seek their input on highly intricate points of law.

THE SKILLSET

Given the nature of the Personal Injury team and the work undertaken by their staff, the Partner heading up the department is looking for gifted applicants with an exceptional track record to join the growing practice. In particular, candidates must be capable of demonstrating:

• A strong academic record;
• A proven background in Personal Injury, notably EL/PL insurance law – defendant insurance candidates are preferred, though applications will be considered by those from an equally strong claimant background;
• Keen attention to detail;
• The ability to work under pressure;
• An ability to work in a team as well as independently.

NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER PROGRESSION

This team expects to attract Personal Injury fee earners of a very high standard who are enthusiastic and committed to developing a long term career with the firm. The department invests a great deal in training and on-going career development and makes a point of maintaining a high retention rate.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in defendant insurance work with a top tier firm offering an excellent salary and benefits package.