Flexible Health Litigation Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson is seeking a capable paralegal to support solicitors within the Health Litigation team in Leeds. The role involves managing caseloads, drafting witness statements and court documents, and possibly seconding to NHS trusts.

You will collaborate with a large team of lawyers and handle deadlines with accuracy. The successful candidate will have prior paralegal experience, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting solicitors with proactive case management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver technically accurate and appropriate advice to clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diary system.
• Demonstrates understanding of client needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with running clinical negligence cases for NHS Resolution.
• Instructing experts and obtaining evidence from witnesses.
• Drafting Letters of Responses for solicitor review.
• Updating clients and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Proactive case management

Independent worker

Attention to deadlines

Client communication

Negotiation

Job description

Hill Dickinson is seeking a capable paralegal to support solicitors within the Health Litigation team in Leeds. The role involves managing caseloads, drafting witness statements and court documents, and possibly seconding to NHS trusts.

You will collaborate with a large team of lawyers and handle deadlines with accuracy. The successful candidate will have prior paralegal experience, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strong client communication skills.