EL/PL Paralegal

Weightmans; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an EL/PL Paralegal to join their dynamic healthcare team. The role involves assisting with Clinical Negligence claims and requires a motivated individual with paralegal experience. The firm offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, promoting equality and diversity.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paralegal required.
• Post issue defendant PI experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior case handlers with Clinical Negligence claims.
• Draft letters, instruct counsel, and seek records.
• Ensure deadlines and quality measures are adhered to.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Paralegal Experience

Job description

Weightmans Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Recruitment Adviser @ Weightmans | Human Resources

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law and mental health.

The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve.

The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work.

To assist senior case handlers to manage pre and post-litigated Clinical Negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts:

· Primary responsibility is to work with senior fee earners on their cases – tasks include drafting letters of approach/instruction to experts, instructing

counsel, seeking records, preparing chronologies, tracing and interviewing witnesses, collating disclosure and liaising with the CRU

· Achieve set financial and chargeable hours targets

· Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to

· Comply with relevant policies and procedures

· Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role

About You

You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

· Post issue defendant PI experience is desirable

· Experience of assisting in pre and post-issue Clinical Negligence claims

· Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability

· Ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales

· Ability to work to client SLA and KPIs

· Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

· Excellent written and organisation skills

Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.

Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans – We See the possibility in you.

As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) / Lateral Hires will differ*
• Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment*
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers & discounts
• Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

* lateral hires and Legal Director’s annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from those above

Please note

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)

Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans’ recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency’s terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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