Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Salary Range: £25,000 to£30,000 per annum
Location: Sheffield City Centre
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of personal injury matters under supervision, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Employer's Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Occupiers' Liability (OL) claims, with occasional exposure to Clinical Negligence
• Assist in progressing claims through the MOJ Portal (Stages 1-3) and transitioning appropriate cases to Part 7 litigation
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim, Defences, witness statements, and Part 36 offers
• Support with preparing court bundles, applications, and disclosure lists
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, third-party insurers, and counsel to obtain evidence and progress claims efficiently
• Conduct legal research and assist with assessing liability and quantum
• Maintain accurate records on the case management system, ensuring all deadlines and court dates are diarised and met
• Assist in settlement negotiations and support fee earners in preparing for hearings and trials
• Ensure compliance with pre-action protocols, court rules (CPR), and internal procedures
• Provide administrative support where needed, including file opening/closing and ensuring proper case documentation
• Work collaboratively within a team, sharing knowledge and assisting colleagues as required

Employee Benefits Package:

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave during XMAS office closure
• Additional leave following the bank holidays over Easter, May and August bank holidays
• Flexible working upon request
• Hybrid working upon request
• Limited free parking available
• Pension scheme
• Westfield health scheme

About the Business:

• CRA Legal are recruiting for a well-known local law firm with offices across South Yorkshire. The firm are a friendly, respected organisation who have seen a period of growth across their business. Our client is looking to hire an additional team member into their civil litigation department, operating within personal injury claims. This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking to continue their career, handling and supporting with good quality personal injury & medical negligence work.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Personal Injury Paralegal vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:

• 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 Personal Injury 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.