Paralegal – Clinical/Medical Negligence

Northgate Vehicle Hire Careers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Manchester is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to strengthen its Clinical Negligence team. The ideal candidate should possess a good understanding of personal injury law, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with sensitive information. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a supportive environment, along with competitive benefits including flexible working options and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Flexible & hybrid working options

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Company sick pay

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts platform

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of Personal Injury Law and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Confident IT skills experienced with Case Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients navigate complex legal challenges.
• Managing sensitive client information responsibly.
• Assisting with cases and liaising with clients and third parties.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Civil Procedure Rules

Negotiation

Data Protection

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Legal qualification (Degree, CILEX or equivalent)

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Advertised Salary: Up to £25,000 (DOE)

Ref#: 146570

Are you passionate about helping people through complex legal challenges? We’re growing our Clinical Negligence team and are on the lookout for a detail-driven, client-focused Paralegal to join us.

This is more than just a job... it’s your chance to be part of a progressive, inclusive firm where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your development is a priority.

What you'll bring:

A good knowledge of Personal Injury Law andCivil Procedure Rules – both practical and procedural
Strong interpersonal andnegotiation skills – you're confident dealing with clients, experts, and third parties
An understanding ofdata protection and a responsible approach to working with sensitive information
ConfidentIT skills – you're experienced with Case Management Systems, databases, and standard office software
Experience working with the general public – you’re empathetic, professional, and collaborative
A legalqualification (Degree, CILEX or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
Previous fee-earning experience is a bonus – but not a requirement

Our benefits include:

Flexible & hybrid working options – balance that works for you
26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy/sell more)
Birthday day off – because you deserve it
Company sick pay & enhanced parental leave
Healthcare cash plan – claim back everyday health expenses
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
Retail discounts platform
Clear career pathways & learning support

Ready to join a firm where you can grow, be yourself, and make an impact? Apply today…

At Simpson Millar, we provide flexible working and a relaxed dress code, and more importantly colleagues who are on hand to assist your development. We’ve branded ourselves as The Open Lawyers, and that’s a commitment to both our clients and our colleagues. You’ll work with industry experts who work on high-profile cases and can help to shape and develop your career, giving you the coaching and mentoring that will allow you to flourish, and your caseload will be interesting and importantly manageable.

Life at Simpson Millar: Our Culture is key for us; it drives us and makes us who we are. We’re lawyers who exist to help people with their legal needs today and to improve the way the law works for people in the future. We provide trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time.

There is change going on within the legal industry and in our firm too, so we need people who are adaptable to this, who embrace change and see the opportunity. The future of our business is one that is technology and data driven, so we need people who have the mindset and technological expertise to grow with us. But most of all we need team players who will be willing to work with others, but are accountable for their own work, and who want to achieve great results for both our firm and especially our clients.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm.

Note to Agencies : If external support is required on a vacancy, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.

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