Paralegal – Clinical Negligence

We are looking for a paralegal to support our Clinical Negligence department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing reliable and efficient litigation support and assisting the work of the team, which covers a variety of case types; including maternal health, birth injury, and injuries to mothers during childbirth; orthopaedics; misdiagnosed cancers; GP errors, and radiological errors.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and efficient litigation support primarily to your supervising fee‑earner but also to assist with the work of the team.
• Undertake a wide variety of administrative tasks as set out below.
• Undertake other ad‑hoc duties as required from time to time.
• Assist with drafting documents, client liaison, research work, general correspondence, and administrative support.
• Sort and review medical and financial records, liaise with medical professionals, financial institutions and other solicitors.
• In the absence of supervising fee‑earner, ensure that urgent matters are referred to appropriate personnel.

Essential Qualifications

• Legal qualifications
• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passion for providing access to justice to all.
• Excellent academic background.
• Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in an organised and methodical manner and ability to manage own workload within a team.
• Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or litigation experience.
• Completion of the LPC/BVC.
• Relevant experience in clinical negligence.
• Relevant experience in drafting clear and concise legal notes and correspondence.
• Experience in sorting and reviewing medical and financial records.
• Experience in interviewing clients and taking witness statements, dealing sensitively and managing difficult conversations.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days from home for a full‑time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 × salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme

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