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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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
