Paralegal - Major Injury & Casualty

DWF – Paralegal – Major Injury & Casualty

We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join the Complex Catastrophic Loss team in Manchester. The team is nationally recognised and one of the largest in the UK, acting for well‑known insurer clients on high‑value cases.

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom. The role is hybrid – office attendance 2–3 days per week.

• Assisting and providing support to senior team members who manage a multi‑track catastrophic injury caseload.
• Drafting court documents, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines.
• Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions.
• Reviewing medical records and other case‑related documents.
• General day‑to‑day administration tasks including keeping the case management system up to date and in line with client service level requirements.
• Providing the highest level of client care at all times.

• Previous experience assisting on litigated complex injury caseload, ideally consisting of Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Employers Liability (EL)/Public Liability (PL).
• Relevant legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM, potentially LPC (but not essential).
• The ability to manage and prioritise tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes such as Lexis Library, Lawtel, Westlaw and Practical Law for carrying out legal research.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn on the job and to participate in learning and development opportunities.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a rewarding environment, support for development, and flexibility for learning.

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive environment and achieve their full potential.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice