Paralegal, Clinical Negligence

Leigh Day; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Leigh Day in Manchester is seeking a paralegal to join our Chambers band 1 ranked Clinical Negligence team. You will support partners across a broad range of clinical negligence matters and work alongside experienced practitioners in a highly regarded claimant practice.

You will contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts clients and their families while developing your expertise in a highly specialised area of law. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Academic background with relevant legal qualifications (law degree or conversion course).
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, case management systems and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support partners across clinical negligence matters.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing documentation.
• Maintain organised workload and contribute in a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or conversion course

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case Management Systems

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a paralegal to join our Chambers band 1 ranked Manchester Clinical Negligence team. This role offers the opportunity to support partners across a broad range of clinical negligence matters while working alongside experienced practitioners in a highly regarded claimant practice.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts clients and their families' lives while developing your expertise in a highly specialised area of law

Essential

What you'll bring

• Excellent academic background with relevant legal qualifications (e.g. degree in law or conversion course).
• Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant clinical negligence department and passionate about providing access to justice to all.
• Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in an organised and methodical manner and ability to manage own workload.
• Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.

Desirable

• Relevant experience as a paralegal.
• Relevant experience in clinical negligence.
• Relevant experience in drafting clear and concise legal notes and correspondence.
• Experience in sorting and reviewing medical and financial records.

Please note the full job description can be downloaded from our website listing.

About Leigh Day

We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme