Medical Negligence Paralegal – Aintree

Maxwell Hodge Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

20–25 days annual leave

Medicash healthcare

Staff discounts on legal services

Wellbeing and social events

Job summary

Maxwell Hodge Limited is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join our experienced team and deliver excellent client service. You will support solicitors, manage enquiries and assist with early case progression in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Working pattern is 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday, with hybrid working opportunities after probation. We value teamwork, learning, and professional development as part of our positive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience, ideally in medical negligence (1+ year).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Empathetic, professional, with excellent client service.
• Proactive and keen to develop legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of new enquiry claims.
• Assist solicitors with drafting documents and research.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, and third parties.
• Obtain and review medical records and case docs.
• Prepare correspondence, witness statements and court docs.
• Manage diaries, appointments, deadlines.
• Support progression of claims from enquiry to investigation.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Client communication

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Education

Paralegal certificate/diploma

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Working Pattern: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Are you a proactive and motivated Paralegal who enjoys working as part of an experienced team and delivering excellent client service?

At Maxwell Hodge, our values of Team, Support, Guidance, Resilience and Learning shape the way we work. We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative team that shares knowledge, celebrates success, and supports career development. We believe that when our people thrive, they deliver the outstanding service our clients deserve.

The Role

Working alongside other Paralegals within the team, you will be a primary contact for new enquiries, conducting initial investigations into potential claims and guiding clients through the early stages of the process. You will discuss funding arrangements, prepare risk assessments, obtain, and review medical records, draft witness statements, instruct experts, and undertake quantum research to support case progression.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of new enquiry claims.
• Assisting solicitors within the team with their caseload including drafting legal documents, instructions to experts, and conducting research.
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, and third parties.
• Obtaining and reviewing medical records and other case documentation.
• Preparing correspondence, witness statements and court documents.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Supporting the progression of claims from initial enquiry through to investigation.

About You

You will:

• Have previous paralegal experience, ideally within medical negligence (at least 1 year).
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be able to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent client service.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to develop your legal knowledge and skills.

Why Join Maxwell Hodge?

We offer a supportive and collaborative culture focused on wellbeing, learning, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• 20 days’ annual leave (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidays and 3 additional Christmas closure days.
• Hybrid working opportunities (after probation).
• Paid sick leave, dependant’s leave, and birthday leave.
• Medicash healthcare scheme (eligible after probation).
• Staff discounts on legal services (eligible after probation).
• Wellbeing and social events.
• Bonus and recognition schemes.
• Regular performance and salary reviews.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or access support during the recruitment process.

Maxwell Hodge Solicitors is a trading name of Maxwell Hodge Limited a company registered in England and Wales with company number 08014617

Registered Office: 26 Sherborne Square Huyton Liverpool L36 9UR. Maxwell Hodge Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 598347