Healthcare Paralegal

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking a Paralegal to join its Healthcare team in Manchester. The role involves managing a liability investigation caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts, under supervision, and supporting senior fee earners with drafting, records, and witness interviews.

The ideal candidate has experience handling high-volume EL/PL/RTA or clinical negligence claims, strong written and organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and

Qualifications

• Experience of handling EL/PL/RTA or Clinical Negligence claims in own name.
• Excellent written and organisation skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a liability investigation caseload of clinical negligence claims (under supervision) for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts.
• Work with senior fee earners on cases – drafting letters of approach/instruction to experts, instructing counsel, seeking records.
• Prepare chronologies, tracing and interviewing witnesses, collating disclosure, liaising with the CRU.
• Handle own caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Complete client MI procedures/databases.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable hours targets.
• Ensure deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are met.
• Comply with relevant policies and Weightmans’ values.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Deadline driven

Written communication

Tools

CPR procedures

Job description

About your new role

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

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 manage a liability investigation caseload of clinical negligence claims (under supervision) 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
• Role to include handling own caseload of clinical negligence claims
• Completing client MI procedures/databases
• 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 running a case load 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:-

Experience of handling a high volume EL/PL/ RTA or Clinical Negligence claims in own name

• Defendant PIexperience is desirable
• 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
• Excellent time management skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application

Please Note:We encouragecandidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.