Job Description

About Us:

We are a small but well-established and dynamic law firm based in Dunstable, committed to providing high-quality legal services across a range of practice areas. As a close-knit team, we pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative working environment. As part of our continued growth, we are now looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal to join us.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented paralegal with a passion for personal injury law. You will handle a varied caseload involving:

- Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims (Small Claims, Fast Track, Intermediate Track, and Multi-Track)
- Employer's Liability (EL) claims
- Public Liability (PL) claims

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage your own caseload of personal injury matters under supervision
- Draft and review legal documents, including court pleadings and witness statements
- Prepare cases for litigation and attend hearings as required
- Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties in a professional and efficient manner
- Maintain accurate records and case management systems
- Record all chargeable and non-chargeable time efficiently, supporting business goals and financial objectives
- Market the firm's services through networking, article writing, and ensuring website content is legally accurate and up to date
- Ensure firm-wide compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering, IT security, health and safety, and client care procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments

Qualifications - About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

- A true 'people person' with excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated, organised, and proactive - a real go-getter
- Meticulous, with a strong eye for detail
- Confident in drafting court documents and working to deadlines
- Experienced in handling PI claims, ideally across multiple tracks
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Able to multitask, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
- Discreet and professional when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Interested in developing their career with on-the-job training and support

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary up to 27,000, dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team environment with on-the-job training
- Contributory pension scheme
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a forward-thinking small firm in Dunstable, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Legal: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Paralegal Dunstable
Expected start date: 05/05/2025