Hybrid Part Time Paralegal (16 hours per week) bei Thompsons Solicitors

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in the legal sector? We are seeking a part-time Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic Sheffield team, working 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling around your availability. In this role, you will manage a caseload of fast-track Road Traffic Accident (RTA) cases that have exited the MOJ portal. Your primary responsibility will be to gather and complete evidence to determine liability, maximise damages for claimants, and prepare cases for court proceedings. Your commitment to client care and high standards of case handling will be essential to your success.

Join our dynamic team and manage a varied and challenging caseload of fast-track RTA cases that have exited the MOJ Portal promptly. Collaborate with colleagues on specialised legal tasks, such as conducting necessary checks for BTE and union membership to finalise funding, gathering essential evidence to determine liability, and instructing appropriate medical experts to obtain necessary evaluations.

You will identify and investigate all heads of loss for general and special damages and collect all necessary evidence to support quantum, such as medical records, injury photographs, witness statements, and loss of earnings details. You will also prepare claims for valuation once all medical and special evidence is complete.

You will Retain cases in the ‘evidence’ stage for further investigations as needed and follow up after client instructions, and ensure all work complies with the unit’s processes, standards, and authority levels.

This is your chance to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

We are keen to hear from individuals with strong IT skills, including proficiency with Word and other office software. While a law degree or equivalent experience is preferred, your ability to be capable of working independently and as part of a team, and be highly accurate and attentive to detail in all tasks is key. You'll need good verbal and written communication skills, and should be comfortable dealing with clients both face-to-face and over the telephone.

Experience in the legal sector or professional services is desirable, as well as experience in administrative work and data input.

Knowledge of the MOJ Low Value Portal and ex-portal claims process is advantageous.