Clinical Negligence Paralegal

KERV Legal; Hessle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Friendly working environment

Training and professional development

Pension

Health cash plan

Employee benefits

Job summary

KERV Legal in Hull is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join a well-established team. You will assist fee earners with a varied caseload of complex clinical negligence matters from instruction through to settlement or trial.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work and opportunities to liaise with clients, medical experts and counsel in a supportive environment. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working on clinical negligence claims.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced fee earners with a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters.
• Liaise directly with clients, medical experts and counsel.
• Support cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Team collaboration

Independent working

Initiative

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Hull.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, assisting experienced fee earners with a varied caseload of complex and sensitive clinical negligence matters, from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.

The role offers excellent exposure to high-quality work, with opportunities to liaise directly with clients, medical experts and counsel.

Key Requirements:

• At least 1 year experience working on clinical negligence claims.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and collaborate effectively within a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave, including birthday leave and additional holidays for long service.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Pension, health cash plan and additional employee benefits