Personal Injury Paralegal (Cycling)

Paralegal: Cycling Personal Injury Team (Legal 500 Tier 1 Department)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about personal injury law and keen to develop your legal career with a top-tier team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury department, working alongside highly regarded lawyers who are dedicated to securing justice for cyclists who have suffered often complex injuries.

You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team, assisting senior fee earners with fast-track, Intermediate and multi-track cycling accident claims.

The role offers high-quality supervision, autonomy, and a genuine path for career development – with the opportunity to manage your own caseload in the future.

Key Responsibilities:
 

- Assisting with the day-to-day management of cycling accident claims (RTA and Public Liability).
- Preparing and submitting CNFs and letters of claim.
- Instructing engineers for bike damage reports.
- Obtaining supporting documentation for general and special damages.
- Drafting schedules of special damages and witness statements.
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel.
- Drafting court documents and reviewing medical records and reports.
- Researching case law and preparing advice on liability, causation, and quantum.
- Liaising with clients and keeping them updated on case progress.
- Preparing court bundles and managing billing/disbursement payments.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
 

- A minimum of 12 months’ experience working on claimant personal injury matters.
- Previous exposure to RTA and Public Liability claims, ideally cycling-related.
- Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and MOJ Portal process.
- Experience with Stage 1, 2, and 3 Portal files including infant approval hearings.
- Confidence in preparing Part 7 pleadings and identifying cases to be removed from the Portal.
- Strong time management, communication, and client care skills.
- A proactive and empathetic approach to client interaction.
- Familiarity with Proclaim (desirable but not essential – training provided).

What’s on Offer:
 

- A minimum of 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) plus office closure over Christmas.
- SMART pension scheme and income protection (up to 75% of salary).
- Private medical insurance and death-in-service cover.
- Interest-free travel pass/parking loan.
- Monthly early finish on a Friday.
- Two paid charity days per year with many events and causes to support.
- Access to wellbeing support including an EAP and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Sports and hobby clubs, social events, and professional development opportunities.
- Transparent annual promotions process and employee referral schemes.

To apply, please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 914 7357 for a confidential discussion.