We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to join the EL/PL team in our Personal Injury department, based in our head office in Spinningfields, Manchester.

The role will be supporting our fee earners with their caseloads, alongside the team's paralegals/trainees, and will be an excellent opportunity to learn and develop legal knowledge and skills.   We offer a supportive work environment with the opportunity to develop your legal experience while dealing with a wide variety of personal injury matters.

Applicants should have experience of EL/PL work, though we are open to considering those with more general Personal Injury experience.

Role & Responsibilities

Work will include (but not be limited to) tasks such as:

• drafting CNFs
• drafting of client and witness statements,
• preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel,
• drafting Schedules of Loss and court documents,
• requesting, reviewing and collating medical records,
• drafting instructions to counsel
• researching case law on liability and quantum,
• liaising with clients and updating on case progress,
• preparing court bundles,
• dealing with billing and disbursement payments

Hybrid working is available.

Working for JMW 

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offer staff many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A one hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work
• The opportunity to get involved 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 staff

More information about our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page.