Job Description
Complex Injury Paralegal
Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Leeds
Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner
Launch Your Career in Catastrophic Injury Law
Paralegal – Complex Injury | Leeds (Hybrid)
Make your next move count
If you’re looking to build a long-term career in high-value, complex personal injury law, this is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field.
Join Keoghs’ growing Complex Injury team and work alongside a Legal 500 recognised partner on life-changing cases. You’ll gain hands-on experience in catastrophic injury work—supporting claims worth £two hundred and fifty thousand+ and developing the technical skills to progress into a specialist lawyer role.
About the role
This is more than a paralegal position—it’s a development pathway.
You’ll support a high-performing team handling complex and large loss claims, gaining exposure to serious injury cases such as brain injuries, spinal injuries, and traumatic amputations. You’ll work closely with an experienced Large Loss Lawyer and receive structured guidance as your skills grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play an active role in progressing cases and supporting successful outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:
Case support & administration
- Preparing and filing basic court documents
- Managing deadlines, hearing dates, and case records
- Updating systems (CRU, payments, records, and offers)
Stakeholder coordination
- Liaising with experts, counsel, and courts
- Supporting communication with clients, witnesses, and insurers
- Arranging conferences, hearings, and medical appointments
Evidence & research
- Reviewing medical records, evidence, and reports
- Preparing summaries and document bundles
- Conducting legal research to support case strategy
As you develop, you’ll also:
- Draft witness statements and instructions to counsel
- Assist with disclosure and evidence analysis
- Attend client meetings and support case progression
What we're looking for
We’re interested in potential as much as experience. If you’re motivated to grow in this area, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll likely bring:
- An interest in developing a career in complex or catastrophic injury law
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
It would also be helpful if you have::
- Some experience in litigation or personal injury (e.g. RTA, EL/PL, or similar)
- Exposure to case handling or assisting in legal environments
- Legal studies or qualifications (e.g. LPC, CILEX) or equivalent experience
Why join Keoghs?
As well as our competitive benefits package we are committed to helping you build a meaningful legal career.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Career development: Clear progression into complex injury and catastrophic claims
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Expert mentorship: Work alongside a highly regarded Legal 500 partner
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Hybrid working: 1–2 days in the Leeds office, with flexibility for remote working
Job Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 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 wellbeing
- Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Volunteering Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfully completing probation
