The Major Injury and Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims; resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on.
We are currently looking for a motivated Paralegal to the team in our Bristol office. As a Paralegal, you will assist senior team members who deal with a range of high-value files (up to £20 million), including injuries of utmost severity.
For this role, we welcome applications from graduates seeking their first full-time legal role, as well as experienced paralegals looking to take the next step in their career.
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and client service ensures that you will be part of a team that is recognised as a leader in the field by international legal directories such as Chambers and the Legal 500.
This role offers a hybrid working pattern from our Bristol office, with 2/3 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
- To assist senior members of the team with the progression of personal injury cases through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs.
- To act as a trusted member of the team whilst taking responsibility of tasks, including updating files, reviewing confidential records and, liaising with third parties.
- Engage with clients and other stakeholders to gather and organise information.
- Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the legal team.
- Action cases in line with the department’s and client’s service standards and protocols.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- A genuine interest OR practical experience handling a defendant caseload, including Employer’s Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), personal injury, or catastrophic injury work.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively while working to deadlines.
- Basic to intermediate IT skills, including confident keyboard use and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with a range of stakeholders.
- A flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and engage in training and development opportunities.
- Well‑developed administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads efficiently.
- Ability to work to agreed service levels and deadlines.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to accurately review files and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Desirable
- Experience working within a busy commercial or professional services environment.
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
About us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
