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Personal Injury & Industrial Disease Paralegal
Chambers-Ranked Law Firm
Reading, Berkshire | Full-Time | Hybrid Working AvailableSalary: Up to £25,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression
Are you an ambitious Paralegal with experience in Personal Injury and Industrial Disease claims? Join a highly regarded, Chambers-ranked law firm based in central Reading, known nationally for its expertise in Claimant PI, Asbestos-related disease and Mesothelioma litigation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a firm that values progression, offers mentoring from leading solicitors and provides exposure to high-quality, life-changing work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle initial enquiries from new clients with professionalism and empathy
- Support senior fee earners with complex PI and asbestos/mesothelioma claims
- Draft legal correspondence and documents, including court forms and care statements
- Prepare court bundles for hearings and trials
- Conduct in-depth legal and company research (eg on historical defendants)
- Assist with drafting Part 8 proceedings and applications to restore companies to the register
- Manage digital files and correspondence using iManage, Elite, MatterSphere, PDF Docs, Microsoft Teams and Outlook 365
- Contribute to team marketing efforts, including managing social media, writing legal articles and attending charity/industry events
- Perform general administrative support across ongoing case files
- Maintain up-to-date case and file management records
? Your Profile:
- Previous Claimant-side Personal Injury experience (essential)
- Familiarity with industrial disease litigation (desirable)
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Organised, with strong attention to detail and file management discipline
- Confident in speaking with clients and external stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of legal software systems and Microsoft Office
- Motivated to learn and progress in a niche, rewarding legal field
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to £25,000, depending on experience
- Full training and support from a respected team
- Access to high-quality and impactful casework
- Hybrid working model
- Career progression opportunities and potential pathway to qualification
- Active encouragement to get involved in events, pro bono and charity work
- Central Reading location with excellent transport links
If you're passionate about Personal Injury and Industrial Disease law and want to build a career within a supportive, market-leading team — this role is for you.
Apply now to be considered or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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