Job Description
Paralegal – Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss
Location: Birmingham
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our leading Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals on complex, high-value personal injury claims, often involving life-changing injuries.
The successful candidate will support fee earners on a varied caseload of defendant personal injury matters, including motor, EL/PL, and large loss claims. You will gain exposure to high-profile litigation and play an integral role in case progression and client service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of a caseload of catastrophic injury and large loss files
- Draft correspondence, witness statements, and legal documents
- Review and analyse medical records, expert reports, and evidence
- Liaise with clients, insurers, counsel, and third parties
- Support trial preparation, including bundle creation and document management
- Conduct legal research and assist with liability and quantum investigations
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, SLAs, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate file management and billing records
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in defendant personal injury litigation (ideally catastrophic injury or large loss)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and analytical ability
- Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with claims handling systems and litigation processes
About the Team
Clyde & Co’s Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team is recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value claims. The team represents major insurers and corporate clients, managing cases involving serious and life-changing injuries. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, with clear opportunities for development and progression.
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.