Paralegal – Clinical Negligence

Foot Anstey; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Enable Law, part of the Foot Anstey Group, seeks a proactive Paralegal to join the Clinical Negligence team in Exeter. You will support early-stage claims, onboard clients, and help manage sensitive cases, contributing to better outcomes for clients and their families.

The role requires strong administrative skills in a legal or professional services setting, drafting documents, researching medical issues, and assisting senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and/or prior experience in Clinical Negligence matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information with tact and empathy.
• Flexible, able to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong IT skills including confident use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers across the firm in the initial stages of a claim, including setting up the file and obtaining medical records.
• Drafting documentation and providing legal/administrative support to senior lawyers.
• Conducting research into quantum, medical issues, legislation and case law.
• Supporting the team with file management and day-to-day administration.

Skills

Clinical Negligence experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal - Clinical NegligenceReady to take your career to the next level?Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group) is one of the UK's leading specialist medical negligence, personal injury, mental capacity and education law firms. Everything we do is about making life better for our clients and their families.We're looking for a proactive and organised Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence team. You'll play a vital role in supporting clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives, helping to ensure their cases progress smoothly and efficiently. This role is based in our Southampton office, where regular office attendance is essential for collaboration and high-quality service delivery.

The role in 60 seconds:

• Role: Paralegal
• Team: Clinical Negligence
• Location: Exeter
• Working Pattern: Full time

Why this role matters

You will assist the team with the early stages of Clinical Negligence claims, onboard new clients, and help manage complex and sensitive cases. Your work will directly contribute to achieving better outcomes for individuals and families affected by medical negligence, making a real difference to people when they need it most.

What you'll do

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience in a legal or professional services setting. You'll be a vital part of a team recognised for its expertise and compassion, contributing to meaningful outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

In this role, you'll:

• The role will support lawyers across the firm in the initial stages of a claim to include setting up of the file, obtaining and reviewing medical records.
• Drafting documentation and providing legal/administrative support to senior lawyers.
• Conducting research into quantum, medical issues, legislation and case law.
• Supporting the team with file management and day-to-day administration.

What we're looking for

• A genuine interest and/or prior experience in Clinical Negligence matters.
• An ability to handle sensitive client information with tact and empathy.
• Highly flexible approach, able to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong IT skills including confident use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Enable Law, we're committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and our communities. Here's what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that is diverse and includes:
• Individuals and families affected by medical negligence or personal injury.
• Those lacking capacity who require assistance in managing their financial affairs.
• Children and young people seeking advice and support to access tailored educational solutions that meet their unique needs.
• A culture built on our values of being trusted specialists, genuine and caring, inclusive and acting with integrity.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to patient safety, harm reduction, sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training - whatever your role and level, we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here Life at Enable Law