Paralegal

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Bolton is looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal to join their in-house legal team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a case load of Coroner's inquests and claims, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to analyze complex data. A Law degree or equivalent qualification is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference within the organization while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing claims case load (employers liability, public liability, clinical negligence).
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and NHS reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of Coroner's inquests and claims.
• Produce high-quality written responses for stakeholders.
• Share learning from claims and inquests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to multitask

Data analysis

Team player and initiative

Education

Law Degree (minimum 2:2) or paralegal qualification

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a capable and enthusiastic Paralegal to join the NWAS inhouse legal team.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the Trust Solicitors and Head of Legal and Resolution you will manage a case load of Coroner's inquests and/or claims (EL/PL and clinical negligence claims) but will also be involved in making positive changes by sharing learning and themes from claims and inquests.

If you hold a law degree (or equivalent) or a paralegal qualification and are looking for an opportunity to work inhouse where you can really add value and make a difference, we really welcome your application.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed. We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written responses
• Ability to communicate to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in an appropriate manner
• Ability to think objectively, critically and weigh up evidence
• The post holder must also have the ability to communicate with external stakeholders including (but not limited to) NHS Resolution, panel and external solicitors, the coroner and his officers, patients
• Fully computer literate
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities within the workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• A team worker yet able to work on own initiative to meet the needs and timescales of others
• Expected to be able to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods of time to deliver required tasks
• Ability to analyse complex data and identify trends
• Ability to travel to other locations in the Northwest

Qualification and Knowledge

• Law Degree (or equivalent) (minimum 2:2) or a recognised paralegal qualification
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, Civil Procedure Pre Action Protocols and NHS Resolution reporting requirements

Experience

• Recent experience of managing a case load of claims (employers liability, public liability and/or clinical negligence) or inquests

Values and Behaviours

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.