Litigation Assistant, Healthcare

Kennedys; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support NHS Resolution clinical negligence matters. The ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years of experience in clinical negligence or personal injury, solid comprehension of litigation processes, and a passion for healthcare law. You will join a dynamic team across multiple offices, focusing on delivering outstanding results and collaborating closely with clients from the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Supportive environment for career growth

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of relevant experience in clinical negligence or personal injury.
• Genuine interest in the evolving landscape of healthcare law.
• Solid understanding of litigation processes and Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Support NHS Resolution clinical negligence matters.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team across various locations.
• Advise on claims and represent clients at inquests.

Skills

Relevant experience in clinical negligence or personal injury

Interest in healthcare law

Understanding of litigation processes

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Kennedys is recruiting an experienced Litigation Assistant to join our Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle or Cambridge office, supporting NHS Resolution clinical negligence matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates with a passion for healthcare law to join one of the UK's most respected legal teams. Our Healthcare Division is ranked in the top tier for Defendant Clinical Negligence by both Chambers and Legal 500, and we're proud to be trusted advisors to some of the most prominent organisations in the sector.

Whether your experience is from a claimant or defendant perspective in personal injury or clinical negligence, we're looking for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Team

You’ll be joining a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team that spans our offices in London, Cambridge, Sheffield and Birmingham. We work closely across locations, sharing knowledge and supporting each other to deliver outstanding results. Our team advises NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and medical malpractice insurers on a wide range of matters—from EL/PL and clinical negligence claims to medical insurance coverage, health law, and regulatory issues. We also represent clients at inquests and judicial reviews.

Clients

• NHS Resolution
• Independent hospital groups
• NHS Healthcare Clients
• Medical Practitioners

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3+ years’ relevant experience in clinical negligence or personal injury
• A genuine interest in healthcare law and the evolving landscape of clinical negligence
• Solid understanding of litigation processes and Civil Procedure Rules
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, high‑performing team

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non‑contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We’re a fresh‑thinking firm, and we’re not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high‑performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people’s development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on‑the‑job and experiential learning, peer‑to‑peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.