Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Southport)

Fletchers Solicitors; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing law firm as a Clinical Negligence Paralegal, contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. In this role, you'll handle clinical negligence cases, perform legal research, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. Fletchers Solicitors values professional growth, offering attractive benefits including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday a year

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy for medical expenses

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Graduate, preferably with a Law related degree.
• Desire to work in clinical negligence law.
• Some experience in a legal setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence cases under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, and medical experts.
• Ensure timely progression of all cases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

People skills

Education

Law related degree

LPC

Route to BAR

CILEX qualification

Job description

Paralegal (Clinical Negligence)

Location: Southport/Hybrid

Join Fletchers Solicitors as a Clinical Negligence Paralegal!

Are you ready to kickstart or grow your legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We're looking for a Paralegal to join our highly regarded Clinical Negligence team.

In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our solicitors and senior solicitors, managing a caseload of clinical negligence cases under supervision. From legal research and drafting documents to liaising with clients, medical experts, and professionals, you'll play an integral part in delivering exceptional legal services and achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop your expertise in clinical negligence law, this is your opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking firm that values your growth.

Please note that this role requires a minimum attendance of 1 day in the office per week and we are not looking for fully remote candidates.

Start your journey with Fletchers Solicitors today!

In return Fletchers can offer:

• Competitive salary
• 35 hours working week.
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some Dental, optical, and other medical expenses.
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery for yourself of all KPI targets set by the firm.
• Ensure cases are progressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
• Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as directed.
• Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.
• Accurate time recording.
• Maintaining client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
• Reporting to Senior Lawyer as required.
• Assisting in the collection of & collating of medical records
• Preparation of client documents such as witness statements
• Dealing with a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in the early stages & assisting team members with tasks etc

The ideal candidate will have:

• Desire to work in this area of law and preferably some experience
• Graduate, preferably with Law related degree and / or professional qualification such as LPC or route to BAR or CILEX
• Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from team leader
• Proven legal and forensic skills
• Good research skills
• Attention to detail
• Keen analytical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent people skills and service ethos
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent Client Care Skills.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.