Paralegal

Clyde & Co; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Paralegal/Senior Paralegal to join its specialist Volume Motor team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, handle all procedural tasks, draft pleadings, and negotiate settlements. Previous experience in Motor/RTA litigation is required. Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills are essential for this role. Join a firm committed to diversity and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of ~70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Prepare witness statements for court proceedings.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with other professionals effectively.
• Ensure all management information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements.

Skills

Motor/RTA litigation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship building

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal – Volume Motor Team – Glasgow or Edinburgh office

We are looking to recruit a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal to join our specialist Volume Motor team based in the Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of ~70 files at any one time.
• Deal with all procedural aspects from issue through to trial.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Demonstrate the ability to value personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Assess claims for special damages.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate using persuasive arguments.
• Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings, taken via telephone or video call.
• Attend conferences with counsel when required.
• Liaise with other professionals such as claimant’s solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and insurer clients.
• Have strong organisational skills and an ability to use a case management system.
• Ensure all management information is completed timely and accurately.
• Adhere to client SLA requirements in terms of reporting and updates.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous Motor/RTA litigation experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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.

If you are interested in applying, then feel free to apply by clicking on the apply link.

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