Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm as a Paralegal in their Clinical Negligence team, where you will support fee earners in various cases including obstetrics and spinal injuries. This role offers a blend of hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. With a commitment to high legal standards and a culture of innovation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Referral scheme

Group Incentive Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Life Assurance cover

Workplace pension

Dental Insurance

Free legal help

Discounted lawyer-led legal services

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Negligence matters.
• Ability to manage disclosure and funding details.

Responsibilities

• Manage disclosure, instructions, and funding details.
• Instruct counsel and medical experts.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Obstetrics

Orthopaedics

Brain and Spinal Injuries

Misdiagnosis

Job description

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, including 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 assisting in quantifying damages claims.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office (must live reasonably close)
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral
• 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 growth through courses, professional qualification funding, external training, and internal resources, fostering continuous learning and development.

Our Values

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

• Doing what we say we will
• Creating proactively
• Owning and resolving issues
• Respecting and encouraging each other
• Balancing work and life

Please note: Vacancies may close early depending on application volume.