Paralegal - Personal Injury

Penningtons Manches Cooper are looking to hire a Paralegal to join it’s Personal Injury team in Birmingham which is part of a highly respected team, regarded as one of the leading and largest specialist teams in the country.  They provide advice in relation to injury or loss suffered as a result of both in the UK and abroad and in the workplace, public areas and on the roads. 

We are looking for a candidate who will work as part of a team but principally with a partner who specialises in catastrophic injury claims as well as other high value claims including psychiatric injury.  Candidates will have good communication and organisational skills. The role offers excellent quality work in a collegiate and supportive environment. 

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time but subject to the demands of the business. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

• Support to fee-earners in the team with running their case load
• Draft documents and general correspondence. 
• Research – carrying out research using legal publications, case law, the internet etc. preparing detailed reports of research results
• Dealing with initial client care documentation and follow up
• Obtaining and sorting medical records
• Arranging appointments
• Obtaining and collating documents and running disclosure lists and input into Schedules of Loss
• Preparing witness statements
• Preparation of bundles and assistance in arranging expert appointments
• Liaison with the Court
• First point of contact to take details from potential new clients
• Provide support to other members of the team as needed

• Degree or CILEX qualification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work
• Appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints; commercially aware
• Collaborative team member with ability to quickly build relationships with a wide range of people
• Confident to engage in client facing meetings and communications
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Receptive to facilitate and support change

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Sam.Austin@penningtonslaw.com