JMW’s Personal Injury department are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Cycling Accidents team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury department and work alongside recognised lawyers who are passionate and dedicated in their work to secure compensation for cyclists who have suffered, often complex, injuries as a result of accidents. 

In this role you will be working with other paralegals to assist senior fee earners in the team with the management of cycling accident claims in the fast-track, Intermediate track and multi track. You will receive appropriate supervision from senior fee earners alongside being offered a high level of autonomy and the ability to develop your legal skills and career. The right candidate will have the opportunity to progress to managing their own caseload in time.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience working on Claimant personal injury files, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims (RTA and Public Liability accidents)
• Have good understanding of the CPR and Portal rules.
• Conduct investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files.
• Have experience of handling RTA and PL Portal files during Stage 1 and Stage 2.
• Have experience of issuing RTA and PL Portal files at Stage 3 including Portal infant approval hearings.
• Experience in drafting Court pleadings/evidence in Part 7 claims
• Be able to Identify when files should be removed from the MOJ Portal process.
• Understand and be able to prepare files to be transferred to off Portal fee earners;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to manage their time and workloads effectively
• Be empathetic and have a focus on delivering outstanding client service
• Experience of Proclaim Case Management System would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided

The role & responsibilities include:

• Preparing for and submitting CNFs/letters of claim
• Instructing engineers - bike damage
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
• Drafting schedules of special damages
• Drafting witness statements,
• Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel,
• Drafting court documents,
• Obtaining, reviewing and collating medical records,
• Reviewing medical reports,
• Researching case law on liability and quantum,
• Preparing advice on liability, causation and quantum,
• Drafting letters/ emails/ advices to clients,
• Liaising with clients and updating on case progress,
• Preparing court bundles,
• Dealing with billing and disbursement payments

Working for JMW  

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.