Paralegal Clinical Negligence

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the UK is seeking two Paralegals in their Clinical Negligence department to support qualified solicitors. The role involves assisting with clinical negligence cases, preparing documentation, and maintaining client records. Successful candidates should possess knowledge of clinical negligence law, excellent IT skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. This position offers a great development opportunity in the legal field, along with attractive benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and access to employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Death In Service benefits

Interest-free travel pass/parking loan

Early finish once a month

Charitable work days

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience or legal studies in Clinical Negligence is beneficial.
• Exceptional attention to detail in written work.
• Ability to conduct appropriate legal research.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with clinical negligence cases at all stages.
• Request and seek medical records for cases.
• Preparation of witness statements and court documents.
• Maintain accurate records in the case management system.

Skills

Knowledge of Clinical Negligence law

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team working ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

JMW's Clinical Negligence department are looking for two effective and efficient Paralegals to support our qualified fee earners on matters and enable our team to continue delivering the right outcomes to our clients.

The medical negligence solicitors at JMW are among the most respected in the UK thanks to their professional and proactive approach, which gets results for our clients. Our team includes members of the Law Society's specialist panel of clinical negligence solicitors and the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel.

Responsible for a wide range of general, administrative, and other legal services related tasks. Our paralegal role supports experienced solicitors and needs to have exceptional attention to detail and to maintain a very high standard when preparing emails, letters, reports and other documents. The role also involves seeking and progressing requests for medical and other crucial records.

It is also a role which provides a great development opportunity for those at the start of their legal career who have aspirations to progress.

Please note that applications for this vacancy will close on Friday 23rd of January

For candidates who are shortlisted, interviews will be conducted between the 2nd and 13th of January

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting conducting solicitor in a wide range of case-based tasks including to progress clinical negligence cases at all stages.
• Assisting with requesting and seeking medical records and ensure all records obtained to fully investigate a case.
• On occasion, sorting and paginating medical records and to prepare chronologies and reviews to help identify the issues in relation to clinical negligence cases in terms of breach of duty, causation and quantum.
• Preparation of witness statements.
• Preparation of instructions to medical experts and counsel, assisting with updating experts and arranging appointments.
• Attending conferences with Counsel and progressing matters after conference.
• Assisting with preparation of court documents.
• Creating and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records (both physical and electronic) of work done on legal matters. in the firm’s case management system. Ensuring all records are maintained and kept up to date according to JMW’s policies and procedures.
• Providing an effective, timely and efficient service to the firm’s clients in order to maintain high client satisfaction and compliance with relevant legislation, legal procedure and internal procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• A knowledge of the law and practices applicable to Clinical Negligence work, whether through previous relevant paralegal experience or through legal studies.
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and careful presentation of written work to be checked
• Ability to undertake the appropriate research.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including dealing directly with clients when required.
• Strong team working ethic.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be proactive.
• Strong academic background

Working for JMW

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders