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Join a firm where tradition meets innovation and where people come first.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our specialist Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence department, supporting clients across Cornwall and Devon and playing an important part in the continued growth of one of the region’s leading law firms.
Our multi award-winning Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team provides a personal, bespoke service to clients at some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Working across Cornwall and Devon, the team combines the latest technology with traditional professional standards, personal attention and genuine care.
The purpose of the role
In this role, you will be an important first point of contact for clients who are often facing one of the most difficult periods of their lives. You will help ensure every enquiry is handled with care, professionalism and efficiency, supporting the team to deliver an excellent client experience from the very beginning.
This is a role where your contribution will make a real difference. You will help people access specialist legal support, assist fee earners with meaningful casework, and play a part in the continued growth of a successful, multi award-winning department. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their legal career in a supportive team, gain hands-on experience in personal injury and clinical negligence work, and be part of a firm that combines high professional standards with genuine care for its clients and people.
What makes this role stand out:
A rewarding, client-facing role supporting individuals through challenging situations, with hands-on experience in personal injury and clinical negligence. The role offers varied responsibilities, early client involvement, and strong opportunities for development within a supportive, growing, and high-performing team.
What you will do:
- Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries, gathering key information and ensuring matters progress efficiently. Support fee earners with casework, client communication, and document preparation, alongside routine administration and file management.
- Work collaboratively to deliver a high standard of service and assist with marketing and business development activities.
Experience and Qualifications you need:
- Experience in personal injury or clinical negligence is beneficial but not essential, and full training will be provided.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, excellent client care, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.
- Experience with case management systems is desirable.
You will love this role if:
- Passionate about supporting clients through challenging situations
- Strong team player who thrives in a supportive environment
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
- Confident in building trust and communicating with clients
- Comfortable managing a varied workload
- Motivated to contribute to a growing, ambitious team
You will be a success if:
- Put clients at the heart of your work
- Work to a high standard
- Embrace change and technology
- Are a team player
What you get in return
In return, you will join a highly regarded, supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be valued from day one. This is an opportunity to build your legal skills in a specialist area of law, work alongside experienced fee earners, and gain practical experience in meaningful cases that make a real difference to clients’ lives.
You will be encouraged to learn, develop and grow in a firm that invests in its people, embraces innovation, and is committed to delivering exceptional client care. You will also benefit from being part of a friendly, collaborative culture where teamwork, professional standards and personal development are genuinely prioritised. Alongside the opportunity to develop a rewarding career with one of Cornwall and Devon’s leading law firms, you will receive a competitive benefits package and the chance to be part of a department with strong growth ambitions and an excellent reputation.
Additional benefits include
- Group pension plan
- Annual bonus scheme
- Medical cash plan
- Life assurance
- Holiday trading
- Private medical insurance options
- Cycle to work
- Discounted shopping platform
Location
Ideally Falmouth although we are open to discussion regarding which of our eight locations best suits you. In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.
Hours
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.
DBS
This vacancy will be subject to a DBS Check.
Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
