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Job Title: OL/PL Vetting Paralegal Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims click apply for full job details

Job Title: RTA Paralegal Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of £28,000, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims click apply for full job details

Clinical Negligence Fee Earner Liverpool / Hybrid Our client, a reputable and supportive law firm, is seeking an experienced Paralegal or Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence Team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with 2 years experience of working within a clinical negligence department who is looking to develop within a collaborative and people-focused environment click apply for full job details

Job Title: Compliance Executive Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : Up to £35,000 Per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims click apply for full job details

Job Title: Costs Litigation Assistant Cohort Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 7th April 2026 Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? We welcome graduates from Business and related fields who are eager to consider a new career in Law. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business graduates to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don t worry you don t need to have experience in law! We believe that your Business Management degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on. We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You ll have access to structured training from your Line Manager, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and ongoing support from your work Buddy. You will get involved in: Preparation of costs schedules for trial. Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges. Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates. Preparation of risk assessments. Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost. Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets. Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken. We offer a Salary is £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved. We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on 7th April. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you. We set you up to succeed: We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it s owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers. We deliver on progression This role has great career progression routes such as: Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting) Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven t completed a law degree. Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree. What are we looking for? A degree such as Business or other similar degree. GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail. The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information. Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure. The ability to work under your own initiative. Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages. About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: The interview process will be a call with Luiza da Costa in the first instance to discuss the role in more detail and then an MS Teams interview with Carly Schofield (Partner). Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Graduate Financial Controller, Trainee Finance Assistant, Trainee Accounts Assistant, Accounting Graduate, Business Graduate, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Junior Costs Litigation may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: OL/PL Vetting Paralegal Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,000 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: We are currently looking for a Litigation Executive/Paralegal to join our Vetting Team in the OL/PL department. Tenacity, ability and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. You will be expected to manage your own caseload in the role. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We have high quality non-CMC work and a positive working environment. We also have a roof garden with table tennis, as an addition to our strong range of employee benefits, more details below. Responsibilities: Take initial instructions from client and complete FN009. Ensure correct accident circumstances, injuries and potential losses are recorded on the file. Respond to enquiries by phone and email with professionalism and empathy Gather essential information to assess the validity of claims Maintain accurate client records using our case management system Collaborate with a high-performing team to ensure every enquiry is handled efficiently Ensure notes and other information systems are maintained to the firm's standards. Where appropriate, schedule appointments for the fee earner. Contribute to the smooth running of the firm by assisting other members of the team. Person Specification: Good customer care skills including empathy and the ability to obtain information. High degree of accuracy Administration or telephone-based customer service background is preferable. Experience of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: Salary of £28,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Administrator, Junior Legal Executive, Litigation, Legal Executive, Paralegal, Proclaim Case Executive, Vetting Paralegal, OL PL Paralegal may also be considered for this position.

Litigation Solicitor (1-5 PQE) Hybrid Bolton / Manchester Are you a driven Litigation Solicitor looking to develop your career within a well-established and busy litigation department? We are working with a respected law firm seeking a motivated and ambitious solicitor to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad and varied caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment, while maintaining a good level of autonomy over your own files. The Role You will join a thriving litigation team handling a diverse range of civil litigation matters. The firm acts across multiple areas, offering exposure to high-quality work and the chance to develop your expertise across different disciplines. The caseload will include matters such as: Personal Injury Clinical Negligence Commercial Litigation Contentious Probate Contract Disputes Property Litigation General Civil Litigation You will be responsible for managing your own caseload from instruction through to resolution, while working closely with colleagues when required to ensure the best outcomes for clients. The Ideal Candidate The firm is looking for a solicitor who is confident managing litigation files and enjoys building strong client relationships. You will ideally have: 1-5 yeArs PQE in litigation Proven experience handling civil litigation matters Excellent organisation and time management skills Strong attention to detail Experience managing clients from initial instruction through to conclusion A proactive, client-focused approach What's on Offer Opportunity to join a well-established and respected firm Broad and varied litigation caseload Hybrid working model Flexibility to work from Bolton and Manchester offices Supportive team environment with genuine career development opportunities If you're a litigation solicitor looking for variety, autonomy, and progression within a reputable firm, this could be the perfect next step. Apply now with an updated CV to (url removed) or get in touch on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

We're recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Clinical Negligence team in Bristol on a permanent basis. As a Legal Assistant you will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Clin Neg team - enabling the team to function effectively and achieve its objectives. Key Responsibilities Personalised Client Service Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners. Provide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production (incl. audio-typing, managing voice recognition procedures and outsourcing providers), filing/ archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management and dealing with post. Draft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions. Undertake basic legal processes, under supervision, such as assisting to process cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies. Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter and face to face. Provide excellent client service at all times. Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security data protection and file retention and destruction requirements. Check to ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in particular concerning file opening processes and anti-money laundering. Audit files with the department to ensure files comply with risk management policies and procedures. Deal with new enquiries for the department, if others in the team are unavailable. Sustainable Growth Provide administrative support for business development and marketing activities including booking facilities and refreshments, booking specialist, preparing presentation materials and associated marketing documentation. Update the CRM system to input data and manage the client information through the system including adding contact details, referrals and new clients. Act as a super user for the system. Support fee-earners by acting as a point of contact for 3rd parties (such as agents, referrers, experts and other solicitors), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport. Act as an ambassador for the firm at all times. Dynamic Culture Build relationships with the team and clients based on trust. Work closely with members of the team to ensure work is done to the best it can be. Be open to and look for new ways of working. Coordinate team activities such as meetings, training or social activities. Financial & Operational Excellence Time record for all work where possible. Make effective use of the relevant firm IT systems, working efficiently and streamlining processes where possible. Input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies. Take ownership of small projects where appropriate. Skills, Experience, and Attributes: Previous experience within a Legal Assistant or Administrative role (desirable). Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise (essential). Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms (essential). Strong written communication skills (essential). Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management (essential). About Us: At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you ll be supported, every step of the way. A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for. To find out more about why we are different click here. Benefits: Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification: 26.5 31.5 days holiday per year Buying and selling holiday Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus Hybrid working Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family leave Recruitment referral bonus Group income protection Salary reviewed regularly

Job Title: Graduate Scheme Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £27,500 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 13 April 2026 Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Our Graduate Scheme has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award. This award recognises our exceptional commitment to learning and development and its positive impact on the organisation and people. We now also offer training from the incredible Matthew Fowler for developing a growth mindset, psychological resilience and emotional intelligence. Giving you the skills to be the best version of yourself in law. We set you up to succeed: The focus of our award-winning Graduate Scheme is to provide you with a solid foundation to launch your legal career. You start with 5 weeks of initial training, which is everything from black letter law all the way through to support during initial tasks (witness statements, claim form drafting) and communicating with clients. Once you are in the department, the support doesn't stop; you have a weekly supervisor meeting, which is there for you to lead on work and ask questions you want guidance on. You also have a Buddy in the department to help you too. We deliver on progression We are so proud of the progression at Express Solicitors, we wanted to share the success by numbers: 100% of our Trainee Solicitors came from our Graduate Scheme. The average time from the Graduate Scheme to SQE/TC is within 6 - 15 months of starting with Express Solicitors. We work hard and play hard Law has always been seen as a challenging profession. Express Solicitors expect you to work hard for our clients. But we also love to have fun, with regular department socials, yearly Christmas parties (paid for by the business) and every other year a summer social at the CEO's house paid for by James, himself. We also have lots of other regular activities, with weekly football and netball games, a running club and a board game night. About the role For your first five weeks at Express Solicitors, you will be in our training suite, where we offer bespoke training on black letter law, soft skills and case management. After this solid foundation, you will move to your designated department, where the real work begins, applying your skills as a Litigation Assistant. You will assist an existing fee earner on their case load, getting involved directly with legal tasks and liaising with clients. What we offer you 12 weeks of tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal. Three appraisals per year and weekly meetings with your supervisor to guide you. Salary - £27,500 per annum. Hours - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday (39.5 hours.) Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after 4 -6 months. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. What are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent). Full-time availability is required from 13th April 2026 and that no leave is required for the first 12 weeks. Closing date for applications are 31st March 2026 at 9 am. No legal work experience necessary. Passionate about being a lawyer and helping injured people. Recruitment Process: Our interview process is two stages. The first stage is a one-way pre-recorded video interview (done in your own time) and then a face-to-face MS teams interview. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Trainee Paralegal, Junior Paralegal, Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: RTA Paralegal Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of £28,000, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: We are currently seeking an experienced RTA / OIC Personal Injury lawyer/paralegal to join our busy Personal Injury department. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Road Traffic Accident claims, primarily handled through the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently from initial instruction through to settlement. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. We have strict criteria for acceptance of OIC claims in terms of both liability and likely quantum which must be likely to be at the higher end of tariff valuation. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in RTA claims who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities Manage a caseload of RTA OIC/SCT personal injury claims from inception to settlement. Handle claims through the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal and other relevant claims portals. Assess liability and review evidence relating to road traffic accidents. Obtain and review medical reports and other supporting documentation when required. Obtain necessary evidence to support and calculate general and special damages, including but not limited to loss of earnings and treatment costs. Negotiate settlement offers with insurance companies. Provide clear legal advice to clients. Ensure compliance with relevant pre-action protocols and Civil Procedure Rules. Maintain accurate records using the firm's case management system. Work to departmental targets and performance indicators Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary Working in a target driven, fast paced environment Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases. Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations Person Specification: Previous experience handling RTA personal injury claims. Knowledge of the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal and the personal injury claims process. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines. Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload from cradle to grave. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification, or relevant legal experience (desirable but not essential). Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous. Salary & Hours: - A basic salary of £28,000, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. - Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: - Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. - 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. - Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. - Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme - Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. - Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Newly Qualified Solicitor, Law Graduate, Junior Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner, RTA Caseworker, RTA Fee Earner may also be considered for this role.