Our Asbestos and Occupational Disease team specialises in disease claims, with particular expertise in asbestos-related cases and representing mesothelioma patients and their families.

This role will be based in our Southampton office.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

As a Paralegal, you’ll support Solicitors with their caseloads from the very beginning, giving you the chance to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take instructions from clients and assist with providing legal advice, including gathering evidence and supporting litigation where appropriate.
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
• Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings, complying with directions and decisions to achieve team objectives.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice, attending training events to maintain legal knowledge and best practice.

Essential criteria

• A demonstrable interest in pursuing a legal career within Asbestos and Occupational Disease work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to show empathy and compassion when supporting clients through sensitive and often challenging circumstances.
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to handle telephone calls professionally and provide clear, courteous advice.
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared caseloads.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Desirable criteria

• Previous Paralegal experience within Personal Injury law.
• Exposure to or understanding of Asbestos-related or Occupational Disease claims.
• Experience handling client interactions in a legal or professional services environment.