Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss - Belfast office*This is a hybrid role with a requirement to work from the Belfast office 2 days per week*We are currently looking to recruit a Paralegal to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss department within the Casualty region on a permanent basis within our Belfast office.The RoleYou will be working in a team filled with legal professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent, results and solutions focussed service to our clients.The role would be assisting lead lawyers and partners in every aspect of their cases. With cases involving such serious injury the team adopt a very forensic approach to liability and valuation aspects of the case. It would be assisting with those, instructingcounsel and medical experts, taking statements, assessing evidence, reviewing medical records, attending conferences with counsel and court etc. Every case is different and extremely interesting work.The TeamIf you are interested in building your expertise in the biggest, market leading Casualty practice in the UK, now is the time to join Clyde and Co. The role will be supporting the Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss department within the Casualty region ofthe firm.Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers corporations, and health and public sector bodies to defend their most serious and highest value cases.We handle the whole range of complex and high value claims including fatality, acquired brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, chronic pain, the funding of long-term care and rehabilitation.Paralegal AcademyAt the same time, we focus on your development, and you would be enrolled into our newly launched Paralegal Academy when you join. The training provided in the academy will be tailored to varying levels of experience, so all our Paralegals are supportedwhen it comes to their career progression.Weve designed our Paralegal Academy to offer the very best on the job training and experience in our sector. Our Paralegal Academy Lead will be on hand to keep everything running smoothly, and our Legal Training Manager will also support you with technicaland structured training - so you can get the skills and experience to go further than you imagine.About YouWere looking for people with excellent communication and organisational skills, and an ability to work well under pressure. You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.Previous experience of assisting or managing your own caseload is beneficial and experience of personal injury litigation would be desirable.The FirmClyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive rangeof contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce thatreflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers,3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people and their wellbeing. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support yourongoing progression.