Average Injury Paralegal salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Personal Injury Claims Handler £25,000 to £34,000 DOE Mon-Fri, 9am to 5:30pm/Hybrid Newcastle Do you have experience working within personal injury? Are you looking to join a Multi-national business that offer excellent opportunities for progression? MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a global organisation that currently employ over 10,000 staff who provide services into over 150 different countries around the globe. This is the perfect time to get involved due to very exciting expansion plans across their Tunbridge Wells site with opportunities of growth and many more. Personal Injury Claims Handler responsibilities: As our Personal Injury Claims Handler, you will be responsible for handling a portfolio of personal injury claims.You will already have experience of handling liability disputes, managing customer expectations with a working understanding of the Pre Action-Protocol, MOJ and OIC Portals.You will have full case ownership of claims with values of up to £25k, with the opportunity to deal with higher value claims.This is your opportunity to take ownership and responsibility for a portfolio of cases and to see each case through to completionWhilst providing an outstanding customer experience during what can be a difficult time for your customer What an ideal candidate may possess: Previous experience of personal injury claims and litigationExperience of using both MOJ and OIC portalsPrevious experience in a fast paced, target orientated environment Personal Injury Claims Handler benefits: 25 days holidays (increases with service) plus bank holidaysFree hot drinksFree On-site ParkingUp to 7% company pension contributionDedicated Employee Assistance Programme24/7 remote GP service for you and your family If this is an opportunity of interest for yourself, please apply with an up to date CV.

JDI Legal are currently working with a thriving legal 500 firm in Newcastle who are looking to add to their Personal Injury Team and specifically dealing with EL PL matters allocated to the Fast Track. My clients operate from fantastic offices in Newcastle and are looking for a claims handler and or solicitor to join their employers’ and public liability department handling portal exited or non-portal fast track value personal injury claims. The ideal candidate MUST have experience in running an EL/PL caseload and the ability and willingness to litigate Part 7 claims, with a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Roles & responsibilities The successful candidate’s duties will include (but are not limited to): Review files and report regularly to clients, introducers, team leaders and others Liaise with medical and other experts Assess the merits of cases in light of denials of liability and gather evidence, both documentary and witness, to rebut any denials and pursue meritorious cases to settlement by negotiation or through litigation Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies Value claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity Identify and gather evidence in support of and valuing other heads of damage, including loss of earnings, care and assistance and Smith v Manchester damages Draft Schedules of Special Damages Issue proceedings and proceed through litigation to settlement or Trial Prepare cases for Trial including Briefing Counsel Report to team leader any difficulties or delays on files Attend team meetings Provide statistics in relation to files handled upon request Deal promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others Assist other team members as necessary Candidate requirements & attributes Minimum of 1 years’ experience in EL PL case handling including litigation experience A good knowledge of relevant statutory and common law and good drafting skills A strong understanding of quantum issues Good client care skills & attention to detail Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise Team player with a positive, enthusiastic, conscientious and pro-active approach Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines Communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and written A supportive and relaxed working environment, centrally based offices and equipped with modern practices. The role would be full time but 4 days may be considered. There would be scope for some homeworking once probation is completed. For a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch with our Jillian McKenzie.

Family Paralegal Join a leading family law firm that specialises in divorce and separation, child and parental disputes, injunctions, financial provisions, and more. Responsibilities: Assist senior solicitors with a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive reports to support case strategies.Draught court documents, legal correspondence, and other necessary documentation for family law proceedings.Maintain accurate and organised case files, ensuring all documents are up to date.Liaise with clients to gather information, provide updates, and address inquiries in a professional manner.Support the preparation of cases for court hearings, including organising evidence and witness statements.Collaborate with external professionals, such as barristers and social workers, to facilitate case progression.Participate in client meetings and take detailed notes to ensure all relevant information is captured.Stay informed of legal developments and changes in family law to enhance service delivery.Foster a positive and supportive environment within the team, contributing to a culture of excellence. Ready to apply? If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about family law, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your legal career with a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.