Clinical Negligence Paralegal

IPS Group Ltd; Bristol, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bath seeks an ambitious Paralegal for their Clinical Negligence team. This role offers a supportive environment to manage cases, conduct research, and draft documents while developing your career in a top UK legal practice.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Excellent Training and Mentoring

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience ideally in clinical negligence or personal injury.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with caseload management and fee-earning tasks under supervision.
• Drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Managing administrative duties relating to case files.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Written Communication

Client Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A highly respected and well-established law firm in Bath has instructed us exclusively to source an ambitious and motivated Paralegal to join their Clinical Negligence team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with some legal experience, ideally in Clinical Negligence, to progress their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Role Overview
As a Paralegal within the Clinical Negligence team, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting qualified lawyers and assisting with the smooth progression of client cases. The role involves a combination of administrative duties, legal research, document drafting, and client liaison. You will have the opportunity to manage low-value or pre-funded cases under supervision and support the team in delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with caseload management and fee-earning tasks under supervision.
• Drafting legal documents using firm templates and precedents.
• Conducting accurate and efficient legal research.
• Managing administrative duties relating to case files, data protection, and compliance.
• Supporting business development and marketing activities.
• Time recording all work and working towards set financial targets.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

We’re looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous paralegalexperience gainedideally within clinical negligence work. Alternatively within a personal injury department.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Strong written communication and document drafting abilities.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and other legal IT systems.
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence and client care.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision, showing initiative where appropriate.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent role within a progressive, client-focused legal practice. The department is independently recognised as a leader in this area of work. The firm is a top 100 UK legal practice.
• Salary £27000-28000 dependant on experience.
• Opportunity to gain valuable exposure to high-quality Clinical negligence work.
• Supportive working environment with genuine career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Chance to participate in firm-wide business development and networking activities.
• Excellent training and mentoring from experienced legal professionals.

Apply Now

If you would like to be considered for this clinical negligence paralegal vacancy please apply with an up to date CV.