Paralegal

Tees; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Paralegal to join their Medical Negligence team. The role involves providing high-quality legal advice, conducting research, and assisting with legal documentation. Ideal candidates should have a law degree and a passion for medical negligence work. The firm offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Permanent health insurance

Wellness programs

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Training programs

Qualifications

• Law degree or qualifying degree is essential.
• A passion for medical negligence work is essential.
• Experience in delivering medical negligence work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing clients with high quality legal advice regarding medical treatment complaints.
• Conducting medical and legal research.
• Assisting with the drafting of legal documents.
• Requesting and collating medical records.
• Attending inquests and court applications.

Skills

Proven office experience as a Paralegal

Excellent administration and organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Law degree or qualifying degree with GDL

Job description

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Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) Department: Medical Negligence Location: Cambridge The Firm

Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to a better future.

About The Role

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our dynamic Medical Negligence team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, working on complex legal matters within a reputable and growing firm.

Supporting an experienced legal team, this role will offer exposure to a range of client matters and cases. A desire to learn, develop and work as part of a busy and collaborative team will be essential for this role.

This role is suited to a candidate who has completed a law degree, or a qualifying degree with the GDL 1 year conversion course. A passion for medical negligence work is essential and experience delivering medical negligence work is desirable.

What This Role Would Include

• With appropriate supervision, providing prospective and existing clients with high quality and proactive legal advice regarding complaints concerning medical treatment and inquests.
• Conducting medical and legal research.
• Assisting with the drafting of statements.
• Requesting and the collation of medical records.
• Drafting, proof reading and editing documents as necessary.
• Attending inquests, court applications and trials.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:

• Proven office experience as a Paralegal within Medical Negligence or in a similar role in a legal environment.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills and demonstrates a high level of client service.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• An ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  
  

Our commitment to you

At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:

Professional Development: Access to training programs, and career development resources.

Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.

Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.

Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.

Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.

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