Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Thompsons Solicitors; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors is seeking a dynamic Paralegal for their Clinical Negligence department. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, focusing on personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This full-time role offers structured development, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including enhanced leave, pension scheme, and professional development support.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in personal injury/clinical negligence claims.
• Ability to meet deadlines while producing high-quality work.
• Proficiency in using electronic case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct liability investigations and medical record reviews.
• Prepare disclosures and attend court.
• Manage client and witness meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of personal injury law

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

IT proficiency

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Application Deadline: 4 August 2025

Department: Clinical Negligence

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: GBP 26,173 / year

Description

Are you ready for a role where you can develop and grow? We're looking for a dynamic Paralegal to join our team in a newly established role and make a meaningful impact. At Thompsons Solicitors, we specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and we're seeking someone with a passion for the field and a drive to excel. This is your chance to work on a high quality and diverse clinical negligence caseload and get the experience to push your career to the next level.

The role...

Our paralegals work across all areas of cases including liability investigations, medical record review, instructing experts and Counsel, client and witness meetings, legal research, disclosure preparation, court attendance and much more.

Working both independently and as part of a team, they produce high-quality work, utilising case management systems, Word, and Excel.

Who we are looking for...

We're really keen to hear from ambitious paralegals who want to fast-track their career. We are looking for paralegals with knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and the law applicable to the role, together with familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and funding within the personal injury/clinical negligence field.

With the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet deadlines, and excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, we are looking for team players who are passionate about providing exceptional client care. Proficiency in IT applications and competence in using electronic case management systems is key to success in this team.

What we offer you...

At Thompsons, we're committed to your development. You'll benefit from structured supervision, coaching, and training, all within a nurturing workplace where your career can thrive. We offer a generous benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, additional leave over Christmas, permanent health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and financial support for professional development. You'll also enjoy perks like a cycle to work scheme, subsidised sports and social club, and annual travel and parking loans.

Sounds good, doesn't it! Apply today or email Lauren Stott at [e-mail] for more information.