Paralegal/litigation executive - catastrophic injury/large loss

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our highly regarded Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss (CILL) team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on complex, high-value personal injury claims arising from serious incidents.

You will support the delivery of exceptional client service on a varied caseload involving catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal injury matters, working closely with insurers, corporate clients, and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners on complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims
• Managing your own caseload of lower-value matters, where appropriate
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and court forms
• Reviewing medical records and preparing chronologies and summaries
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and other stakeholders
• Supporting case strategy and trial preparation
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and service standards

About You

Previous experience as a Paralegal within defendant personal injury, ideally with exposure to catastrophic injury or large loss claims. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability. Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills. A proactive, team-focused approach and a genuine interest in complex injury work.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.