Complex Injury Paralegal

Keoghs LLP | Complex Injury Team Full-time | 35 hours per week | Monday–FridayAre you looking to develop your career in complex and high-value personal injury work?Keoghs is looking for a dedicated Complex Injury Paralegal to join our successful and growing Complex Injury Team in Southampton.This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience assisting with large loss, catastrophic injury, and high-value multi-track claims—including multi‑million‑pound brain, spinal, amputation, and fatal injury cases, as well as large loss claims up to £1m.If you’re currently working in a personal injury paralegal or support role and want to advance your career in complex injury litigation, we’d love to hear from you.#INDUKIWhat You’ll Be DoingWorking closely with our Lead Lawyer and wider Complex Injury Team, you’ll support the progression of high-value personal injury matters from instruction through to resolution. Duties will include:File & Case SupportPreparing, filing, serving, and diarising basic court documents and hearing datesLiaising with experts, counsel, insureds, and witnessesCoordinating conferences, hearings, joint settlement meetings, and expert appointmentsManaging CRU registrations, updates, and settlement notificationsReviewing medical records, photographic evidence, and surveillance footageDrafting summaries, mandates, and applications for records and police reportsRedacting documents to maintain privilege and GDPR complianceTaking and fielding calls from all parties involved in the claimsAs Your Skills DevelopWith experience and supervision, you’ll progress to tasks including:Preparing instructions to counselDrafting witness statements and liaising with witnessesPreparing and reviewing disclosureAttending client meetings and preparing notesDrafting updates to clients and more complex court documentationWhat we're looking forEssential Skills & ExperienceMinimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 5/C or above)Demonstrable interest in law (e.g. LPC, CILEX, or experience in a legal environment)Experience of the litigation process—ideally in personal injuryStrong communication and telephone skillsConfident, organised, and able to manage competing prioritiesHigh attention to detail—especially when tasks are repetitiveGood IT, literacy, and administrative skillsA proactive team player with the flexibility to support the needs of the teamAbility to work in line with the SRA Code of ConductSoft SkillsTeam Commitment – Values collaboration and others’ perspectivesResilience – Calm under pressureGrowth Mindset – Keen to develop and improveAdaptability – Embraces change positivelyClient-Focused Thinking – Adds value through service qualityCommercial Awareness – Understands broader business implicationsJob BenefitsDavies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath In Service – after 1 years’ servicePension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets*after successfully completing probation