Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Clinical Negligence Paralegal in Bristol. This role involves supporting complex claims in a collaborative environment, with flexible working and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates have prior clinical negligence experience and strong communication skills. Join a respected law firm and advance your career in a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a paralegal in clinical negligence law.
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures in clinical negligence cases.
• Confidence in handling and reviewing medical records.

Responsibilities

• Support progression of clinical negligence claims.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage key dates and court timetables.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, and courts.
• Attend court hearings and conferences as needed.

Skills

Ability to handle medical records

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in legal software

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Bristol

Salary up to £26k

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a law firm with national reach on the recruitment of a Paralegal for their Clinical Negligence team based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated paralegal with prior Clinical Negligence experience to take on varied and meaningful work within a nationally recognised department. With hybrid working options, flexible hours and a strong focus on team collaboration, this is a role where your legal skills can thrive and develop.

This is what you will be doing

As a Clinical Negligence Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and working on complex, high-value claims. You'll be part of a specialist team delivering outstanding legal support to individuals affected by medical negligence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the progression of clinical negligence claims under supervision, from instruction to resolution.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel.
• Managing key dates, court timetables and digital case records through the firm's case management system.
• Liaising professionally with clients, medical experts, barristers, and the courts.
• Attending court hearings and conferences with Counsel, as required.

The experience you will bring to the team

• You will bring the following experience to the Clinical Negligence team:-
• Previous experience working as a paralegal in clinical negligence law (essential).
• A solid understanding of litigation procedures in clinical negligence cases.
• Confidence in handling and reviewing medical records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office, along with excellent time management.

This is what you will get in return

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment in a respected law firm.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Clinical Negligence Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.