Paralegal

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join its award-winning Clinical Negligence team. This role is pivotal in supporting fee earners and managing various aspects of clinical negligence cases, including obstetrics and spinal injuries. The firm prides itself on its commitment to professional development, offering continuous learning opportunities and support for qualifications. With a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in a supportive environment while delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday allowance

Employee Referral scheme

Group Incentive Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Life Assurance cover

Workplace pension

Dental Insurance

Free legal help

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Negligence matters including obstetrics and orthopaedics.
• Strong communication skills and legal research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage disclosure and instructions for clinical negligence cases.
• Attend conferences and assist in quantifying damages claims.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Disclosure Management

Legal Research

Client Communication

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

We are currently recruiting a talented Paralegal to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team. Supporting our fee earners, the ideal candidate will have experience in various matters within Clinical Negligence, such as obstetrics, orthopaedics, brain and spinal injuries, and misdiagnosis. Key responsibilities include managing disclosure, instructions, and funding details, instructing counsel and medical experts, attending conferences, and helping to quantify damages claims.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live reasonably close to commute)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App with health and wellness services
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions, and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Workplace pension
• Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
• Dental Insurance
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services

Professional Development:

We support your career development with continuous learning opportunities, funding for professional qualifications, external training, and internal resources. Our aim is to help you grow within our award-winning law firm.

Our Values:

At Slater + Gordon, we uphold high legal standards and seek individuals who challenge, innovate, and deliver excellent customer service. Our values, known as the S+G Way, include:

• Doing what we say we will
• Creating rather than waiting
• Owning and resolving issues
• Respecting and encouraging each other
• Making time to live

Note: Vacancies may close earlier than the listed expiry date depending on application volume.