Litigation Assistant (Personal Injury)

TL;DR

Litigation Assistant (Personal Injury): Managing a caseload of pre-litigated personal injury claims for union members with an accent on evidence gathering and case assessment. Focus on obtaining medical and witness evidence, evaluating claim value, and navigating Pre-Action Protocols.

Location: Hybrid (Liverpool, UK)

Salary: £26,566 / year

Company

A leading social justice law firm with a 100-year history of fighting for the rights of injured and mistreated workers in partnership with trade unions.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated personal injury claims, including road traffic, employers' liability, and public liability.
• Conduct initial merit assessments and obtain supporting evidence from witnesses and pre-action disclosure.
• Coordinate medical evidence and instruct non-medical experts where appropriate.
• Assess the value of claims and maintain communication with clients, witnesses, and defendants.
• Manage case documentation and make decisions on disclosure.

Requirements

• Recent graduates with a strong interest in personal injury law.
• Currently studying towards SQE or an equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Liverpool, UK.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of personal injury law, Pre-Action Protocols, and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Familiarity with funding procedures.
• Experience with case management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Culture & Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme and permanent health insurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) and life assurance.
• 23 days annual leave plus 5 additional days over the Christmas period.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Financial assistance for professional development and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised sports and social club.

Hiring process

• Application submission.
• Phone screening.
• Interview.