Paralegal - Disease Team - Newcastle

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Clyde & Co Full time

Job Summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our Disease Team in Newcastle. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in managing a caseload of litigated Fast Track and Multi-Track employers' liability and disease liability claims up to a value of £100,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of litigated Fast Track and Multi-Track employers' liability and disease liability claims up to a value of £100,000.
  • Drafting of Court documents within the Civil Procedure.
  • Instruction of Counsel and experts where appropriate.
  • Assessing liability and quantum and preparing reports/advice.
  • Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary.
  • Managing client MI expectations and SLA requirements.
  • Negotiating fixed recoverable costs and disbursements.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • An undergraduate law degree or equivalent.
  • Previous paralegal experience within personal injury litigation (Defendant or Claimant), ideally with an EL/Disease background.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
  • A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
  • Assertive and confident with a “can do” attitude to work.
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills/knowledge.

About the Firm

Clyde & 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 range of 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 that reflects 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.

What We Offer

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

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