Lead Paralegal – Motor Personal Injury

DWF

. Manage and progress a litigated caseload of Motor Defendant Insurance cases from instruction through to conclusion .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLiverpool • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing litigated Motor Defendant Insurance cases, with a strong focus on proactive settlement strategies and adherence to client SLAs. Proficient in case management systems and possesses a solid understanding of the Motor Personal Injury market.

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Paralegal ExperienceMotor Personal Injury Caseload ManagementPart 7 Fast Track KnowledgeVisual Files Case Management SystemAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Litigated Case ManagementSettlement NegotiationMedical Report ReviewCounterclaim IssuanceData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureClient Relationship BuildingBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisual Files

Industry Keywords

Motor Defendant InsuranceRoad Traffic Accident ClaimsOIC ProcessMOJ ProcessPart 7 Fast Track

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and progress a litigated caseload of Motor Defendant Insurance cases from instruction through to conclusion
Apply specific technical principles to drive proactive settlement of cases
Work cases in line with all client SLAs
Use case management systems proactively to improve settlement speed and add value while adhering to client requirements
Prioritise and organise work efficiently to meet specified deadlines
Review and gather medical reports and records for injury claims where appropriate
Advise on and defend litigated Road Traffic Accident claims for insurer clients
Issue counterclaims where appropriate
Manage personal injury matters across Part 7 Fast Track, OIC and MOJ processes
Build rapport with established clients and their customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 2+ years’ Paralegal experience handling in your own right/assisting on a litigated, defendant Motor/Personal Injury caseload
Demonstrable knowledge of Part 7 Fast Track, OIC or MOJ
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Excellent attention to detail and ability to carefully analyse files and data
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Business acumen and understanding of clients' needs
Computer literate, including proficient use of Microsoft Office
Previous experience of working with Visual Files case management system (desirable)
Understanding of the wider Motor personal Injury market, including trends, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities (desirable)
Previous exposure to coaching and development of junior team members (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clear career progression
Collaboration-focused culture
Inclusive and supportive environment
Adjustments or additional support for candidates
Comprehensive interviews and recruitment support
Potential written assessment, assessment day, or presentation as part of the recruitment process