JMW’s Cycling Accidents team are looking for a Paralegal to join the growing team and work with other fee earners managing a caseload of Portal cycling accident files, whilst assisting the other members of the team with non-Portal files.  

The successful candidate will be running their own case load of c. 50-75 files, with supervision from senior fee earners, offering you a high level of autonomy and the ability to develop your legal skills and career. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury team and work alongside recognised lawyers who are passionate and dedicated in their work to secure compensation for cyclists who have suffered, often complex, injuries as a result of accidents. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience running Claimant MOJ Portal personal injury files, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims (RTA and Public Liability accidents)
• Have good understanding of the CPR and Portal rules.
• Conduct investigations to determine the prospect of success of the files.
• Have experience of handling RTA and PL Portal files during Stage 1 and Stage 2.
• Have experience of issuing RTA and PL Portal files at Stage 3 including Portal infant approval hearings.
• Be able to Identify when files should be removed from the MOJ Portal process.
• Understand and be able to prepare files to be transferred to off Portal fee earners;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to manage their time and workloads effectively
• Be empathetic and have a focus on delivering outstanding client service
• Experience of Proclaim Case Management System would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided

Role & Responsibilities

• Preparing for and submitting CNFs/letters of claim
• Instructing engineers - bike damage
• Obtaining documents and evidence in support of general and special damages
• Drafting schedules of special damages
• Drafting witness statements,
• Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel,
• Drafting court documents,
• Obtaining, reviewing and collating medical records,
• Reviewing medical reports,
• Researching case law on liability and quantum,
• Preparing advice on liability, causation and quantum,
• Drafting letters/ emails/ advices to clients,
• Liaising with clients and updating on case progress,
• Preparing court bundles,
• Dealing with billing and disbursement payments

Working for JMW 

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.