Paralegal, Clinical Risk - Defendant Negligence

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Clinical Risk team in Leeds. The role involves assisting on pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence files for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts, with opportunities to draft documents, manage disclosures and liaise with experts and witnesses.

You will work within a commercial, client‑focussed practice, contribute to knowledge sharing, attend conferences, and develop your skills in a leading national firm known for its

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-lit and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims.
• Ability to work with witnesses, experts and counsel.
• Familiar with client protocols and case management systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist team.
• Commercial, client-focused approach to legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist on pre-lit and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts.
• Instruct experts and counsel, liaise with witnesses, arrange conferences, draft documents, conduct research, manage disclosure.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, seminars and business development.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Team player

Client-focused

Commercial mindset

Relationship skills

Education

Strong academic qualifications

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Clinical Risk team in Leeds. The role involves assisting on pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence files for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts, with opportunities to draft documents, manage disclosures and liaise with experts and witnesses.

You will work within a commercial, client‑focussed practice, contribute to knowledge sharing, attend conferences, and develop your skills in a leading national firm known for its