Paralegal - Clinical Risk

DAC Beachcroft; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a Paralegal to join their award-winning Clinical Risk team in Southampton. This role will involve assisting with clinical negligence claims and offers opportunities for involvement in various legal processes. Candidates should demonstrate a client-focused approach and a strong analytical mindset, with limited experience being acceptable for highly motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical negligence experience is desirable but not essential.
• Limited experience with a strong desire to learn is acceptable.
• Team-oriented mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims.
• Conduct research and manage disclosure issues.
• Participate in non-fee-earning activities like client seminars.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Analytical skills

Confidence

Education

Strong academic qualifications

Job description

Department: Clinical Risk

Location: Southampton

Description

DAC Beachcroft is looking to recruit a Paralegal to join our Clinical Risk team in Southampton.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to join an award-winning, progressive, and highly specialized team.

Our Clinical Risk team is the largest nationally, handling a challenging but rewarding caseload of defendant clinical negligence work. We represent a variety of clients, including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team with a variety of tasks related to pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims, including instructing experts and counsel, liaising with witnesses, arranging conferences, drafting documents, conducting research, and managing disclosure issues. Opportunities to attend conferences and hearings with counsel are also available.
• Follow client protocols and processes closely, utilizing our bespoke case management system.
• Contribute to non-fee-earning activities such as knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, and business development.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Previous clinical negligence experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• We also consider candidates with limited experience but strong academic qualifications, practical enthusiasm, a team-oriented mindset, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt a commercial perspective on legal issues, maintaining a highly client-focused approach.
• Confidence and professionalism in dealing with clients on day-to-day issues, fostering strong relationships.