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