Disease Paralegal

Overview

The Team Clyde & Co's Disease team handles thousands of claims each year. We serve major composite, run off and specialist insurers, self insured companies, multinationals and public sector bodies, offering cross border solutions and specialist partners, including lawyers and technicians.

The Role

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our market lead Disease practice. Interested applicants should have experience managing a caseload of NIHL claims and handling cases through to trial, and be encouraged to develop their full potential through collaboration with senior fee earners and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of NIHL claims.
• Draft court documents within the Civil Procedure.
• Instruction Counsel and experts where appropriate.
• Assess liability and quantum, and prepare reports/advice.
• Make and respond to offers and negotiate settlement of both liability and quantum as necessary.
• Manage client MI expectations and SLA requirements.
• Negotiate fixed recoverable costs and disbursements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous paralegal experience within a Disease setting.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• 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.
• Assertive and confident with a 'can do' attitude to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills/knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, allowing everyone to excel at work.