Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Bury & Walkers LLP; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in clinical negligence is seeking a motivated Paralegal to assist a Clinical Negligence Solicitor. This full-time position involves managing a varied caseload, reviewing medical records, and producing key legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year in clinical negligence, possess strong communication skills, and be highly organized. The position offers a chance to gain hands-on exposure in high-value claims, along with benefits such as company pension and life insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience working in clinical negligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support to the Clinical Negligence Solicitor.
• Assist with the production of witness statements and medical chronology.
• Review medical experts' reports and assist with case summaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to work closely with a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in a growing and busy department. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with experience in clinical negligence to gain hands on exposure in complex, high value claims.

About the Role

You will provide day to day support to the Clinical Negligence Solicitor, assisting with the management of a varied caseload from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. The role offers genuine exposure to claimant clinical negligence work and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in this area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the production of witness statements
• Reviewing medical records and producing medical chronology
• Assisting with the production of schedule of losses
• Reviewing medical experts’ reports
• Assisting with the initial triage and assessment of potential claims
• Assisting with the production of case summaries and supporting documentation for legal expenses insurance applications.

About You

• Have a minimum of one year's experience working in clinical negligence
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with a client-focused approach in line with our core values
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Full time hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5.15 pm

Salary will be dependent on experience.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing the experience that you can bring to the role. Kindly forward this to Dawn Stones, Practice Manager - [e-mail]