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Paralegal Catastrophic Injury
Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected law firm with a growing and supportive team that specialises in catastrophic and serious injury litigation.
Youll work alongside leading experts in the field, gaining hands-on experience and invaluable exposure to high-value, complex personal injury cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and amputation claims.
As a Paralegal, youll play a vital role in supporting senior fee earners and solicitors, assisting with all aspects of case preparation and client care while developing your legal knowledge and skills in this specialist area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting witness statements and preparing court documents
- Attending conferences with counsel and medical experts, taking detailed notes
- Obtaining, reviewing, and collating medical and other records
- Reviewing expert medical reports
- Conducting legal research on liability and quantum
- Liaising with clients, keeping them informed of case progress
- Preparing instructions to counsel and medical experts
- Creating and managing court bundles
- Assisting with billing, disbursements, and general case administration
This role will initially be office-based during the induction period, with the option to work up to two days remotely per week once fully settled.
About You:
To be successful in this role, youll demonstrate a strong foundation in personal injury or catastrophic injury work, along with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
You should also have:
- Previous experience handling or assisting with serious or catastrophic injury claims (essential)
- A strong academic background
- Excellent communication and client care skills, with a professional and empathetic approach
- The ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using Proclaim is advantageous but not essential
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and eagerness to learn from senior professionals
Whats on Offer:
- In addition to a rewarding career path and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme and income protection cover
- Private medical insurance and death-in-service benefits
- Travel pass or parking loan (interest-free)
- Early finish one Friday per month
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Regular social, sporting, and charity events
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Clear opportunities for career progression and promotion
If youre passionate about serious injury litigation and want to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking team this is a fantastic opportunity to take that next step.
To apply or find out more, please contact Chris on c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or 0161 9143457 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 28/10/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-10-28 16:06:11
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Job Title: Paralegal
Department: Dispute Resolution
Location: Banbury/Coventry
Reporting to: Senior Solicitor
Job Purpose:
Assist Senior Solicitor with the preparation of Dispute Resolution work
Provide a full support service within the department to ensure that the work is carried out in an expeditious manner and to an appropriate professional standard
Work in accordance with the policies and procedures as set out in the Firms Office Manual
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with clients in person, via telephone and email in a professional manner
- Attend upon clients, experts, third party solicitors and Counsel as necessary to progress matters, under the supervision of the Senior Solicitor
- Carry out and complete all necessary and relevant compliance checks and documentation
- Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of matters and undertake general administration tasks to include file opening and typing of dictation
- Use own initiative to draft any documentation, in line with experience level, including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, applications, full attendance notes, statements of evidence and any other necessary documents required to assist with the progress of the file
- Undertake legal research to enhance own knowledge of Dispute Resolution matters, procedures and processes
- Ensure Key Dates (Court Hearings, Court Deadlines etc.) are accurately recorded on P4W and all relevant diaries
- Prepare accurate and sufficient Court Bundles for Court Hearings/Trial/Counsel in accordance with the CPR guidelines
- Time record in accordance with the Firms policy and prepare bills as necessary
- Make appointments as required
- Attending Dispute Resolution department meetings and firm wide meetings
- Maintain and protect client confidentiality at all times internally and externally
- Providing other general administrative support
- Undertaking any reasonable instructions given by management within the limits of this employment description
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least one years experience working within a Dispute Resolution/Litigation Department
- Excellent keyboard skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Case management system experience
- Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
- A positive approach to customer service
- Flexibility on working hours and ability to work additional hours as required
- Ability to be a team player and flexible outlook
- Efficiency to deal with awkward situations and difficult clients in a professional manner
- Ability to remain discreet and maintain employee and client confidentiality at all times
If you would like to apply for this amazing role then please send me your updated CV or give me a call on 0161 914 3757 to discuss the opportunity further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Banbury,England
Start: 23/10/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-23 09:17:04
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions
Advise HR and management on employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and employee relations.
Partner with HR to draft, review and update employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.
Manage and respond to employment-related claims and administrative charges (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and conduct internal investigations, as needed.
Partner with HR to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-harassment, discrimination and workplace conduct.
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.
Support internal investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
Collaborate with outside counsel on employment litigation and complex legal matters.
Assist with labor relations and union matters, as needed.
Provide support to other areas of the legal department, as needed (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and compliance).
Minimum Requirements
J.D.
from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to, and good standing with, at least one US state bar (or DC).
5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on employment law; in-house experience preferred.
Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA).
Excellent judgment, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across departments.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a corporate legal department or advising corporate clients.
Familiarity with international employment law.
Experience managing or advising on workplace investigations and compliance programs.
Ability to change gear quickly and provide service to a wide range of different needs, business models, and personality types.
Purposeful, results-focused, with well-developed prioritization skills.
Some travel (domestic and international) is required.
Physical Requirements
This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period - up to 8 hours a day.
No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Benefits and Compensation
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $105,000 and $115,000.
The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
About Us
RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc.
RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally.
RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers.
RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey
Posted: 2025-10-20 23:49:46
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions
Advise HR and management on employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and employee relations.
Partner with HR to draft, review and update employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.
Manage and respond to employment-related claims and administrative charges (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and conduct internal investigations, as needed.
Partner with HR to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-harassment, discrimination and workplace conduct.
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.
Support internal investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
Collaborate with outside counsel on employment litigation and complex legal matters.
Assist with labor relations and union matters, as needed.
Provide support to other areas of the legal department, as needed (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and compliance).
Minimum Requirements
J.D.
from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to, and good standing with, at least one US state bar (or DC).
5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on employment law; in-house experience preferred.
Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA).
Excellent judgment, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across departments.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a corporate legal department or advising corporate clients.
Familiarity with international employment law.
Experience managing or advising on workplace investigations and compliance programs.
Ability to change gear quickly and provide service to a wide range of different needs, business models, and personality types.
Purposeful, results-focused, with well-developed prioritization skills.
Some travel (domestic and international) is required.
Physical Requirements
This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period - up to 8 hours a day.
No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Benefits and Compensation
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $105,000 and $115,000.
The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
About Us
RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc.
RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally.
RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers.
RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey
Posted: 2025-10-20 23:49:09
