[Hiring] Paralegal @Komodo Law Limited

Role Description

Komodo Law is seeking an experienced Paralegal to manage an active civil litigation caseload across personal injury, credit hire and recoveries. Operating within an Alternative Business Structure (ABS), this role pairs dedicated mentorship with autonomy across small claims and fast-track files, offering clear pathways to take on greater responsibility as skills expand. Day-to-day work centers on high-quality client care, robust drafting, tactical negotiation, and upholding rigorous SRA compliance standards.

This role reports to the Practice Manager and sits within a team of 6. Our company HQ is based in Brighton, but we operate as a remote-first team, meaning this role can be performed 100% remotely from anywhere in the UK, with hybrid options available if local to Brighton.

What you'll do

• Full-Cycle Case Ownership: Drive civil claims from initial instruction through to settlement or final hearing, adhering to internal quality and risk management standards.
• Empathetic & Decisive Client Guidance: Deliver clear, timely, and supportive legal advice to claimants, identifying when to navigate sensitive matters independently and when to escalate complex issues.
• Precision Legal Drafting: Prepare pleadings, court forms, letters of claim, witness statements, and comprehensive settlement agreements with high attention to detail.
• Tactical Negotiation & Advocacy: Under supervision negotiate robust settlement figures, assemble trial bundles, and instruct counsel to secure fair, driver-focused resolutions.
• Tech-Driven Case Management: Maintain structured files on Proclaim, tracking key limitation dates, deadlines, and procedural steps in compliance with SRA standards.
• Collaborative Knowledge Sharing: Contribute insights to team discussions, embrace continuous learning, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Civil Litigation Track Record: Extensive experience handling personal injury, credit hire, and/or claimant recoveries, with familiarity with CPR, pre-action protocols, and OIC/MOJ portals.
• Track Competency (Small Claims & Fast Track): Practical experience navigating matters through early tracks.
• Clear, Compelling Communication: Ability to articulate complex legal positions with warmth, composure, and tact.
• Commercial Mindset & Risk Instinct: Awareness of balancing legal remedies with practical business objectives.
• Meticulous Time & Priority Management: Discipline to balance deadlines and shifting court timetables across a diverse caseload.

Nice to have

• Intermediate Track Exposure: Familiarity with higher-value procedural demands.
• Proclaim CMS Proficiency: Practical experience with Proclaim workflows.
• ABS Regulatory Awareness: Direct experience or insight into Alternative Business Structures.

What to expect from the process

• Screen: A 45-minute call with the Talent team to cover the role, your background, and your questions.
• First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Litigation Manager and People team to delve into the role.
• Final Interview: 60-minute interview with Head of Practice and Director of Insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benchmarked to market by location.
• 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions.
• Life insurance at 3x your salary.
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents.
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities.
• £40 monthly wellbeing allowance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members.
• Unlimited AI usage.