Paralegal, Clinical Negligence – Hybrid Role

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days from home)

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Leigh Day in Manchester seeks a paralegal to support our leading clinical negligence team. You will work closely with partners on a range of matters, including birth injuries, brain injuries, and inquests, gaining hands-on experience in a top claimant practice.

The role offers hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full-time worker) and opportunities to develop expertise in a highly specialised area of law.

Qualifications

• Degree in law or conversion course.
• Interest in claimant clinical negligence and access to justice.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook.
• Clear and concise communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage own workload.
• Experience as a paralegal and in clinical negligence; drafting notes.

Responsibilities

• Support partners across clinical negligence matters.
• Work with supervisor on a diverse caseload including birth injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic claims, fatalities and delayed cancer diagnoses.
• Sort and review medical and financial records.
• Draft clear and concise legal notes and correspondence.
• Contribute in inquests related to medical care and patient safety concerns.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised and methodical

Team player

Paralegal experience

Clinical negligence knowledge

Drafting legal notes

Reviewing medical records

Education

Degree in law or conversion course

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case Management Systems

Outlook

Job description

Leigh Day in Manchester seeks a paralegal to support our leading clinical negligence team. You will work closely with partners on a range of matters, including birth injuries, brain injuries, and inquests, gaining hands-on experience in a top claimant practice.

The role offers hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full-time worker) and opportunities to develop expertise in a highly specialised area of law.