Paralegal - Health Litigation

Hill Dickinson LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson is seeking a capable paralegal to support solicitors within the Health Litigation team in Leeds. The role involves managing caseloads, drafting witness statements and court documents, and possibly seconding to NHS trusts.

You will collaborate with a large team of lawyers and handle deadlines with accuracy. The successful candidate will have prior paralegal experience, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting solicitors with proactive case management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver technically accurate and appropriate advice to clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diary system.
• Demonstrates understanding of client needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with running clinical negligence cases for NHS Resolution.
• Instructing experts and obtaining evidence from witnesses.
• Drafting Letters of Responses for solicitor review.
• Updating clients and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Proactive case management

Independent worker

Attention to deadlines

Client communication

Negotiation

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)

At Hill Dickinson, flexibility is an established part of our culture. Our commitment to supporting colleagues to balance their work and home lives has previously been awarded. We are happy to consider flexible working opportunities and welcome conversations about individual requirements throughout the recruitment process.

Team: Health Litigation

Role overview

Introduction to the role:

This role involves supporting solicitors with management of their cases including attending conferences, settlement meetings, court and assisting in drafting witness statements, court documents etc. The role may also require the paralegal to be seconded to clients to support claims and inquest management.

Introduction to the team:

This role provides the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing teams in Hill Dickinson. The Health Litigation team have been growing year-on-year with a team of over 100 lawyers and national coverage, we are one of the leading firms providing legal advice and support to the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting solicitors with the running of clinical negligence cases for NHS Resolution.
• Instructing experts and obtaining factual evidence from witnesses.
• Drafting Letters of Responses for review by solicitors.
• Updating clients and taking responsibility for meeting deadlines.
• There may also be an opportunity for paralegals to undertake client secondments, including with local NHS Trusts.

What are we looking for:

• Prior experience within a similar role, successfully supporting solicitors with proactive case management
• The ability to work independently in addition to as part of a team
• Ability to deliver technically accurate and appropriate advice to clients
• Ability to work to deadlines and run an effective diary system
• Adheres to guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrates understanding of client needs/expectations
• Ability to interact and communicate with client and keep them up-to-date
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Shows commercial awareness in understanding of the market and sector

It would be beneficial for you to have some of the following:

• Some prior experience in clinical negligence

We understand that our power as a firm comes from empowering our people and that it is only by encouraging and enabling individuals to be themselves at work that we can truly benefit from their rich and varied strengths.

Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means if there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.

All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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