Paralegal - Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

About the Team

Our market-leading Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team is trusted by insurers, corporations, and public sector organisations to defend some of the most serious, complex, and high-value personal injury claims in the UK.

The team advises on a broad range of matters including fatal accidents, acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, chronic pain cases, serious orthopaedic injuries, and claims involving significant future care and rehabilitation needs. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, you will gain exposure to challenging and rewarding work while developing your own technical and commercial expertise.

The Role

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team in either our Bristol or Southampton office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to develop a career within a leading defendant insurance practice. You will work closely with Partners, Legal Directors, Senior Associates, and Associates on high-value and sensitive claims, supporting all aspects of case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of catastrophic injury and large loss claims.
• Reviewing and analysing medical records, witness evidence, and other claim documentation.
• Assisting with liability and quantum investigations.
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and instructions to medical and other experts.
• Preparing court bundles, conference packs, and hearing materials.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, experts, counsel, and other third parties.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Managing diaries, deadlines, and key case milestones.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship activities where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, service standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience

We are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably within personal injury, defendant insurance litigation, or insurance claims.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of the litigation process would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in catastrophic injury and complex casualty litigation.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

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 to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.