Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Stephensons Solicitors LLP; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wigan is seeking a Paralegal for its Clinical Negligence team. This role involves supporting solicitors with complex cases, preparing legal documents, advising clients, and managing records. The ideal candidate will have a law degree with at least a 2:1 classification and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment focused on professional growth. Join us to make a difference in this rewarding area of law.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Early monthly pay scheme

Life Assurance

Hybrid working

Well-being package

Free parking

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Social events & clubs

Retail vouchers/cashback schemes

Qualifications

• Law degree with a minimum 2:1 classification.
• Strong computer literacy is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors handling complex clinical negligence cases.
• Prepare key legal documents and manage records.
• Advise and attend clients via telephone, email, and letter.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)

Job description

Role: Paralegal- Clinical Negligence

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependant on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA - hybrid/agile working after a period of training
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

• Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?
• Or are you an experienced paralegal looking to accelerate in your career?
• How would you like to work within our expert Clinical Negligence team?
• What about working for a well-respected, Sunday Times 'Best Place to Work' and Investors in People Gold firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence department, you’ll support solicitors handling complex and rewarding cases. You’ll assist with client care, prepare key legal documents, manage records, and help progress claims efficiently and to a high professional standard. You’ll be part of a supportive team that invests in your growth, with clear processes and supervision to help you thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising and attending clients (telephone, email and letter)
• Preparing funding documentation
• Requesting, chasing and reviewing medical records
• Drafting instructions to experts and counsel; arranging and attending conferences
• Drafting letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documents
• Preparing electronic bundles for conferences, hearings and trial
• Using the case management system fully and working paperless (flow files, accurate diary)
• Ensuring full GDPR and policy compliance
• Supporting effective team working, including assisting/training colleagues, new business cover and new starter training where appropriate
• Carrying out administrative duties (electronic bundling, saving/scanning correspondence)
• Helping promote the department via social media and other channels

To find our more about the Clinical Negligence Team, please click here.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly adaptable and flexible
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Calm under pressure and confident when dealing with challenging matters
• Committed, hard-working and discreet
• Approachable, patient and polite
• Genuinely interested in clinical negligence

Essential:

• Law degree (2:1 or above)
• Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)
• Strong computer literacy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable:

• Previous experience in clinical negligence or personal injury
• Experience of using a case management system

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award-winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to growth and development. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here’s a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we’re all about at Stephensons.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package

• Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Early monthly pay scheme
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working
• Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
• Well-being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
• Free parking
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
• Will writing service*
• Season ticket & travel support
• Payroll giving scheme
• Social events & clubs
• Reward & recognition schemes
• Internal referral scheme
• Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
  *Service length conditions apply