Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting for a role within its Healthcare team in Manchester. You will support case handlers in managing pre- and post-litigated clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution, contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The team emphasises developing technical expertise and client-focused outcomes while offering opportunities to grow within the wider department.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior fee earners with case-related tasks, including drafting letters of approach.
• Prepare instructions to experts and to counsel.
• Obtain medical records.
• Prepare case chronologies.
• Trace and interview witnesses.
• Manage disclosure bundles.
• Liaise with the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU).
• Support completion of client MI processes and databases.
• Work towards agreed financial and chargeable hours targets.
• Ensure deadlines, quality standards and KPIs are met.
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Work in line with Weightmans' values.
• This is not an exhaustive list; additional tasks may be required.

Job description

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant and specialist department, advising on all aspects of healthcare law. This includes clinical negligence, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law, and mental health matters.

We take pride in working hard for our clients to achieve the right outcomes, while continually developing our technical expertise and adapting to meet evolving client needs.

The healthcare sector is fast-paced and engaging, offering a wide variety of interesting and meaningful work. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where the successful candidate will be encouraged to grow and develop both their own skills and contribute to the wider team’s success. We have positions in Manchester.

The Role

You will support case handlers in managing pre- and post-litigated clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting senior fee earners with a range of case-related tasks, including:
  • Drafting letters of approach
  • Preparing instructions to experts and counsel
  • Obtaining medical records
  • Preparing chronologies
  • Tracing and interviewing witnesses
  • Managing disclosure bundles
  • Liaising with the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU)
• Supporting the completion of client MI processes and databases
• Working towards agreed financial and chargeable hours targets
• Ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and KPIs are consistently met
• Complying with relevant policies and procedures
• Working in line with Weightmans’ values

This is not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks in line with the needs of the team.