Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Confidential; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid working

Job summary

Confidential in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join a growing team. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to resolution and support clients through the claims process, providing timely updates.

This opportunity suits a junior paralegal or NQ solicitor with relevant experience, offering hybrid working and the chance to develop fee-earning skills within a supportive clinical negligence team.

Qualifications

• Experience handling clinical negligence matters within a law firm.
• Experience managing or assisting with a clinical negligence caseload.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Assist clients throughout the claims process, providing clear communication and regular updates.
• Investigate potential claims, reviewing medical records and gathering relevant evidence.
• Liaise with medical experts, counsel, clients and other parties involved in proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and other case-related documentation.
• Monitor case progress, deadlines and key milestones to ensure matters are progressed efficiently.
• Contribute to the continued development of the clinical negligence team.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Client-focused approach

Job description

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + bonus

Working pattern: Hybrid working

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join a growing clinical negligence team based in Liverpool.

This role would suit a Junior Clinical Negligence Paralegal, an experienced Paralegal looking for their next step, or an NQ Solicitor with previous paralegal experience in clinical negligence.

You will join an established team handling a range of clinical negligence matters, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload and develop your fee-earning experience in a supportive environment.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Assist clients throughout the claims process, providing clear communication and regular updates.
• Investigate potential claims, reviewing medical records and gathering relevant evidence.
• Liaise with medical experts, counsel, clients and other parties involved in proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and other case-related documentation.
• Monitor case progress, deadlines and key milestones to ensure matters are progressed efficiently.
• Contribute to the continued development of the clinical negligence team.

About You

• Previous experience handling clinical negligence matters within a law firm.
• Experience managing or assisting with a clinical negligence caseload.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to take responsibility for your own matters.
• A genuine interest in developing your career within clinical negligence.

Applications are welcome from experienced paralegals at different stages of their careers, including Senior Paralegals and NQ Solicitors with relevant paralegal experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus potential.
• Hybrid working, typically three days in the office one week and two days the following week.
• Flexibility around the working arrangement for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to manage your own fee-earning caseload.
• The chance to develop your expertise within a dedicated clinical negligence team.
• A supportive environment with scope for continued professional development.