Clyde & Co
Paralegal - Motor
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Paralegal - Motor
Paralegal / Senior Paralegal – Volume Motor Team Glasgow or Edinburgh office
We are seeking a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal to join our specialist Volume Motor team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring Motor/RTA fee-earning experience and demonstrate proficiency in managing a defendant caseload of litigated matters. Your role will include:
- Handling up to ~70 active files concurrently
- Managing procedural steps from case issue through to trial
- Drafting all pleadings (including court forms)
- Valuing personal injury claims using JC Guidelines and relevant case law
- Assessing special damages accurately under time constraints
- Negotiating settlements persuasively both on phone or via correspondence
- Applying strong litigation promotion skills and securing appropriate outcomes
- Preparing witness statements for defendants (via phone or video call)
- Attending conferences with counsel where required
- Liaising across all stakeholders—claimant solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, insurers, and policyholders
- Effective case management with timely completion of Management Information
- Strict adherence to client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for reporting deadlines
- Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills in high-pressure workplaces
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum: Immediate post-qualification experience in Motor/RTA litigation
- Literacy & numeracy: High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Workload management: Ability to meet deadlines efficiently under fast-paced conditions
- Relationship building: Professional manner with capacity to foster internal and external trust
- Technical aptitude: Confident user of case management software with a can-do attitude
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About Clyde & Co
A firm of 5,500+ professionals across nearly 70 global offices, we combine cross-border expertise with a values-driven culture. Join a team committed to excellence, diversity, and community impact including Net-Zero carbon targets, pro bono work, and ambitious ESG initiatives.
- Equal opportunities employer: We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Hybrid work options available under our #LI-HYBRID framework.
- Diverse, collaborative environment where career growth is priority #1.
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