Paralegal - Cycling Accidents team

Paralegal – Cycling Accidents Team
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Personal Injury – Cycling Accidents

Are you passionate about claimant personal injury work and keen to develop your legal career in a dynamic and specialist environment?

A leading Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury department is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their renowned Cycling Accidents Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a respected team of lawyers dedicated to securing justice and compensation for cyclists who have suffered complex injuries as a result of road traffic and public liability accidents.

The Role:

You’ll work collaboratively with other paralegals and support senior fee earners in handling a caseload of cycling accident claims, including fast-track, Intermediate Track and multi-track matters.

You will be provided with appropriate supervision while being encouraged to work autonomously and develop your legal skill set—with a clear path to eventually managing your own caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparing and submitting CNFs and letters of claim
- Instructing engineers to assess bike damage
- Gathering evidence and supporting documentation for general and special damages
- Drafting schedules of special damages and witness statements
- Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel
- Drafting pleadings and court documents
- Reviewing medical records and expert reports
- Conducting legal research on liability and quantum
- Providing written advice on liability, causation, and quantum
- Liaising with clients and keeping them updated
- Preparing court bundles
- Managing billing and disbursements

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

- At least 12 months’ experience working on claimant personal injury files
- Previous experience with cycling accident claims (RTA and PL) is highly desirable
- Good working knowledge of the CPR and MOJ Portal rules
- Experience of handling files through RTA and PL Portals, including Stage 3 and infant approvals
- Ability to identify when cases should exit the Portal and progress as Part 7 claims
- Experience in drafting pleadings and preparing evidence
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- An empathetic approach with a strong client service ethic
- Familiarity with Proclaim Case Management System (training provided if needed)

Benefits Include:

- Minimum 25 days’ annual leave (increases with length of service) plus Christmas closure
- SMART pension scheme
- Travel insurance for you and eligible family members
- Death in service benefit (3x basic salary)
- Private medical insurance (with option to add family members)
- Income protection cover (up to 75% of salary)
- Interest-free travel pass or parking loan
- One-hour early finish one Friday a month
- Two charity days per year with a range of volunteer opportunities
- Active social calendar including sports teams, clubs, and firm-wide events
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
- Open annual promotion process
- Generous work and employee referral schemes

Apply now to take the next step in your personal injury career and become part of a team that is truly passionate about making a difference in the lives of injured cyclists.

For more information or a confidential chat about this opportunity, please contact Chris on 0161 914 7357 or send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk