Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

FQPS Academy Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Life insurance

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work from home

Job summary

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, currently recognised for workplace excellence and growth. The Paralegal role sits in the Clinical Negligence team in York, offering exposure to complex cases and ongoing training, with potential to progress toward solicitor qualification.

The position is York-based on a hybrid basis, with a clear pathway for development within the firm. You will support Directors and Fee Earners, manage client contacts, assist with case progression and documentation, and

Qualifications

• Relevant legal knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence and a desire to build a long-term career in this area of law.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in a law firm, legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Experience working in a client-focused or professional services environment.
• Experience using case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors and Fee Earners on a variety of clinical negligence cases.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and providing day-to-day support.
• Assisting with case management and progressing matters under supervision.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.
• Contributing to departmental and firm-wide objectives.
• Supporting compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Experience in law firm

Case management systems

Job description

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on childcare law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. As well as being crowned Large Firm of the Year 2026 at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, we have also been named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our highly regarded Clinical Negligence team in York. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, supporting a wide range of clinical negligence matters while receiving ongoing training and development. You’ll gain exposure to complex and rewarding cases, helping clients who have suffered as a result of negligent medical treatment.

For the right person, there will also be opportunities for career progression and the potential to work towards qualifying as a solicitor in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Directors and Fee Earners on a variety of clinical negligence cases.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and providing day-to-day support.
• Assisting with case management and progressing matters under supervision.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.
• Contributing to departmental and firm-wide objectives.
• Supporting compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

This role will be based at our York office on a hybrid basis.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Relevant legal knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence and a desire to build a long-term career in this area of law.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in a law firm, legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Experience working in a client-focused or professional services environment.
• Experience using case management systems.

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York

QWE

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