Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Thompsons Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors is seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join their Manchester team. This full-time role involves working on diverse clinical negligence cases and developing key skills in a supportive work environment. The position offers a competitive salary, structured training, and an extensive benefits package, making it ideal for ambitious paralegals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Contributory pension scheme

Additional leave over Christmas

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Qualifications

• Experience with Pre-Action Protocols and Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Passionate about providing exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Work on liability investigations and medical record review.
• Attend client and witness meetings, conduct legal research.
• Prepare disclosure and attend court as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication skills

Proficiency in IT applications

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Application Deadline: 18 July 2025

Department: Clinical Negligence

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Compensation: GBP 27,217 / year

Description

Are you ready for a role where you can develop and grow? We're looking for a dynamic Paralegal to join our team and make a meaningful impact. At Thompsons Solicitors, we specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and we're seeking someone with a passion for the field and a drive to excel. This is your chance to work on a high quality and diverse clinical negligence caseload and get the experience to push your career to the next level.

The role...

Our paralegals work across all areas of cases including liability investigations, medical record review, instructing experts and Counsel, client and witness meetings, legal research, disclosure preparation, court attendance and much more.

Working both independently and as part of a team, they produce high-quality work, utilising case management systems, Word, and Excel.

Who we are looking for...

We're really keen to hear from ambitious paralegals who want to fast-track their career. We are looking for paralegals with knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and the law applicable to the role, together with familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and funding within the personal injury/clinical negligence field.

With the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet deadlines, and excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, we are looking for team players who are passionate about providing exceptional client care. Proficiency in IT applications and competence in using electronic case management systems is key to success in this team.

What we offer you...

At Thompsons, we're committed to your development. You'll benefit from structured supervision, coaching, and training, all within a nurturing workplace where your career can thrive. We offer a generous benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, additional leave over Christmas, permanent health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and financial support for professional development. You'll also enjoy perks like a cycle to work scheme, subsidised sports and social club, and annual travel and parking loans.

Sounds good, doesn't it! Apply today or email Ben Webb at [e-mail] for more information.