Case Handler | Paralegal

• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: Bristol
• Salary: Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Case Handler to join our client's team. This role primarily involves assisting Senior Case Handlers with catastrophic injury cases, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, fatal injury claims, and serious polytrauma.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist Senior Case Handlers in managing catastrophic injury cases.
• Take full responsibility for tasks delegated by Senior Case Handlers, such as liability investigations, gathering medical evidence, liaising with courts and counsel, arranging conferences, and organising payments for treatment and case management.
• Comply fully with agreed service standards.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Case Handlers, their clients, opponents, and insurer clients.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings and networking events for business development.
• Handle administration and other duties as required.
• Supervise a junior case handling assistant.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise urgent tasks.
• Computer literacy with the ability to undertake your own typing and produce bundles.
• Experience in managing your own litigated caseload.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in line with deadlines, showing enthusiasm and initiative as a team player.
• Ability to manage expectations from both internal and external clients.

Benefits:

• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits.
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.
• Work-life balance with a flexible dress code.
• People-focused recognition and referral schemes.
• Opportunities for development and routes to qualification.
• Commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Hybrid Working:

• This role is based in our Bristol office, with a combination of home and office working. Candidates will need the infrastructure to work from home and will be provided with a company laptop.

Our client is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team at

To apply for this Case Handler position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.