Clinical Negligence Paralegal — Hybrid Leeds

Fletchers Solicitors Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours working week

Bonus scheme (targets)

35 days holiday plus up to 3 extra

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Life Assurance

Medicash medical expenses

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity/IVF

Flexible working environment

Social events calendar

Monthly voucher awards

Job summary

Fletchers Group is seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal in Leeds with hybrid working options. You will manage a supervised caseload, assist senior solicitors, and work on complex, life-changing cases. Responsibilities include drafting documents, researching, and liaising with clients and medical experts.

The role offers a supportive culture, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for professional growth within a leading clinical negligence team.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a law-related degree or professional qualification.
• Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from team leader.
• Proven legal and forensic skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all KPI targets set by the firm.
• Progress cases in a timely, proactive manner.
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as directed.
• Handle pre- and post-issue procedures under supervision cost-effectively.
• Complete actions on Proclaim Action List promptly.
• Accurately record time.
• Maintain client files to Lexcel and QA standards.
• Report to Senior Lawyer as required.
• Assist in collecting and collating medical records.
• Prepare client documents such as witness statements.
• Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence at early stages and support teammates.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent

Tools

Proclaim

Lexcel

Job description

Fletchers Group is seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal in Leeds with hybrid working options. You will manage a supervised caseload, assist senior solicitors, and work on complex, life-changing cases. Responsibilities include drafting documents, researching, and liaising with clients and medical experts.

The role offers a supportive culture, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for professional growth within a leading clinical negligence team.