Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our specialist Serious Injury Team based in Southampton.
More about us:
Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm aiming to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being “human first” in everything we do. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do.
We are featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, including specific recognition for the quality of our work in personal injury law.
We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London.
More about our Serious Injury Team:
As one of the UK’s top personal injury law firms, we regularly secure multi-million-pound settlements for our clients, who in most cases receive 100% compensation. Our approach is holistic, encompassing not only our client’s future financial, care, medical, and practical needs but also ensuring they have the appropriate emotional guidance and support throughout the process of their claim. Our team are involved in complex and high-value cases involving:
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Adult brain injury
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Child brain injury
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Complex orthopaedic, including amputation.
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Fatal incidents, including inquest.
Our lawyers work within small teams led by one of the Partners, as opposed to each matter being assigned to an individual fee-earner. This means that our clients benefit from the collective expertise of several members of the team to help them achieve their goals. For our team members, this provides access to high-quality work regardless of their level of experience and offers the opportunity to develop on the job with the support of a wider team. We believe in empowering our team members and giving them the confidence and opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of serious injury matters.
This position will provide you with an excellent opportunity for further professional development under the mentorship of our highly experienced Partners and Senior Associates. Our close-knit and collaborative team will support you as you continue to build your reputation as a leading serious injury lawyer and progress towards a position of greater responsibility in the team.
Day to Day:
As a Paralegal in our team, you will work on a wide variety of matters, supporting numerous lawyers across the team under the supervision and leadership of one of our highly experienced Partners.
In addition, you will:
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Collaborate closely with colleagues of all seniorities in the team, working towards achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and their families.
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Have the opportunity to run your own small caseload of files appropriate to your level of experience, with guidance from one of the more senior lawyers in the team.
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Offer initial guidance and advice to new clients, and act as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the matter.
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Take a leading role in the disclosure exercise of various matters, which can often be quite involved and protracted.
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Collaborate closely with the team, sharing your insights and knowledge that will help to shape the direction of the matter, and outcomes for the client.
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Attend client meetings, undertake research, and draft documentation relevant to a matter.
What we look for:
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An existing or aspiring Paralegal – it would be great if you had some prior experience working as part of a personal injury team, but this is not essential.
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We would also be hearing from those who have a background in contentious work, as a number of our cases are litigated.
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You will be calm under pressure, adopt a naturally proactive approach to your work, and have the ability to provide support to numerous colleagues across the team.
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You will be naturally caring, empathetic, and confident in engaging with very vulnerable individuals and their families who are often facing extremely difficult circumstances.
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You will be confident in building relationships within and outside of your immediate team and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.
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We are human-first in everything we do and seek people who share this trait. You will therefore have great communication skills, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals and the ability to think creatively.
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Familiarity with time recording and experience with managing a small fee-target would be ideal but is not essential.
If you have the required skills and experience and are keen to advance your career as part of our specialist Serious Injury Team, then we strongly encourage you to apply.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Brandon Duchesne, Talent Acquisition Manager, for an informal conversation