At Clyde & Co, we're leaders in the
Casualty market. Built on scale, unparalleled expertise, and a new
vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, our Casualty
practice is the biggest in the UK. With 480 partners, 2400 lawyers,
and 3200 legal professionals in over 60 locations on 6 continents,
our reach is truly global.
Based at our Glasgow office, our
incredibly varied workload includes £multi-million cases that take
us from our desks to courtrooms across the UK. It's a chance to
learn from true industry experts and experienced people at all
levels of our business - all committed to helping you build a
successful law career.
The Team
Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are
trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers
corporations, and health and public sector bodies to defend their
most serious and highest value cases.
We handle the whole range of complex and high value
claims including fatality, acquired brain injury, spinal cord
damage, amputation, chronic pain, the funding of long-term care and rehabilitation.
The Role
Our Catastrophic Personal Injury team handles high
value claims, covering every aspect from policy coverage to
litigation. The role will include some time working with our
specialist fraud team which requires a variety of complex skill
sets, such as investigative interviewing, intelligence gathering,
fraud measurement, data analytics, and risk assessment. The role
offers challenging, interesting, and varied work; with ongoing
training, including opportunities for personal development and
promotion. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding
team within our multi-award-winning firm.
The role is based in our Glasgow office and requires
regular communication with clients nationally. We have a
collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible
environment. Previous experience in dealing with Personal Injury
cases will be an advantage but is not essential. This is an
opportunity to take a lead in a growing area where the law is
developing, evolving and the work is challenging.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting partners on Catastrophic Injury and Large
Loss cases.
Handling own caseload of lower value claims.
Taking statements from witnesses.
Investigating claims and utilising our fraud tools.
Drafting and proof-reading court pleadings.
Assisting in valuing personal injury claims.
Reviewing medical records and expert evidence.
Preparing court bundles.
Drafting letters of instruction, requests,
Instructions to Counsel.
Preparing briefing notes, action plans, file notes
and attendance notes.
Managing day to day deadlines with the ability to
prioritise and manage time effectively.
Requirement for strong organisational skills and be
able to use a case management system.
Ensure files and spreadsheets are maintained and updated.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential.
An undergraduate law degree or equivalent is
desirable but not essential.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft office.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions
we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for
our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique
excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as
we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and
contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive,
personal and professional development opportunities for our people
enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well
as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and
ability to apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively
and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all
legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development:
develops the skills of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and
effectively with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing,
maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present;
however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in
accordance with the changing needs
