Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

Who We Are:
CRA Consulting is a UK-based specialist legal recruitment firm with a strong track record of placing top-tier talent across the legal sector. We work closely with a wide range of law firms-from local practices to global names-to recruit professionals with expertise in litigation, personal injury, and road traffic accident law. Our services cover the full spectrum of legal recruitment, from fee earners and paralegals to senior partners and legal support staff. At CRA, we are committed to helping legal professionals thrive in the areas that matter most.
For more information on how we can support your legal career, visit us at www.craconsultants.com.

About the Opportunity:
CRA Consulting is currently working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Litigation Paralegal with a strong focus on Personal Injury and RTA claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy litigation team handling fast and multi-track claims within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Paralegal, your responsibilities will include:

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  Managing a busy caseload of RTA and personal injury claims, from initial instruction through to resolution
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  Drafting legal documents, including pre-action correspondence, court documents, and witness statements
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  Liaising directly with clients, insurers, third parties, and medical experts to gather evidence and progress cases
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  Conducting liability investigations and assessing the viability and value of claims
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  Preparing files for litigation and supporting solicitors through the claims process and court proceedings
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  Negotiating settlements where appropriate and escalating complex matters to fee earners as needed
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  Using the firm's case management system to ensure accurate, up-to-date file records

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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  Prior experience in personal injury, RTA, or civil litigation work (essential)
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  Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and litigation process
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  Experience handling or assisting on a high-volume caseload in a legal environment
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  Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
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  A high level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
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  The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy legal team

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to build long-term experience in contentious legal work, with particular exposure to PI and RTA matters. If you're seeking to advance your litigation career in a respected firm with real growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This Litigation Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.