Personal Injury Paralegal - Reed : Job Details

Are you an experienced Paralegal looking for a new challenge?

An established and friendly team in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to a career in Personal Injury (PI) law and eager to handle a caseload of l claims while supporting senior team members with complex cases. Our firm offers a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and career development, with hybrid working options to ensure an excellent work-life balance.

Job title: Personal Injury Paralegal 

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Job type Full time, permanent

Day to Day of the Role:

• Manage your own caseload of PI claims.
• Assist senior team members with the preparation and management of more complex cases.
• Engage with clients, building rapport and trust through excellent communication.
• Run claims through the OIC portal and understand the litigation process.
• Produce schedule of loss statements, take witness statements, and assess/redact bank statements.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve collective goals and provide support when needed.
• Focus on personal learning and development within the PI and Clinical Negligence field.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Paralegal or in a similar role.
• At least 1 year’s experience in Personal Injury and/or Clinical Negligence, ideally managing your own caseload.
• Knowledge of the OIC portal and litigation process.
• Excellent telephone manner and client service skills.
• Eagerness to take responsibility and a friendly, approachable nature.
• Collaborative work ethic and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong IT skills.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Additional holiday typically provided at Christmas.
• 8% pension scheme (4% employee contribution, 4% employer).
• Life Assurance of 4X salary.
• Medicash health cash scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline.
• Free flu jabs.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Discounts on will writing and conveyancing services.