Paralegal - Healthcare

Clyde & Co; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Southampton is looking for a legal professional to support their healthcare team. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day file operations, assist with healthcare claims, and demonstrate strong IT skills with an attention to detail. A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate law degree is required. This role also values communication and interpersonal skills, offering a chance to work in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the fee earners on day to day file management.
• Assisting on healthcare claims.
• Reviewing expert evidence and preparing reports.
• Preparing court bundles.
• Drafting letters of instruction.
• Reviewing reports and statements.
• Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal practices.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate law degree or equivalent (minimum 2:1)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Team

Driven by the unprecedented demands of an ageing global population and growing levels of lifestyle‑related chronic diseases around the world, the global healthcare sector is undergoing a period of rapid change.

Our multidisciplinary global healthcare group draws upon expertise across the firm and comprises lawyers who specialise in litigation, coroner's inquests, the Court of Protection, capacity and consent, projects and construction, real estate, corporate, insurance, intellectual property, commercial, IT, regulatory and employment.

Our clients include public and private hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, healthcare suppliers and distributors as well as healthcare companies, private equity firms specialising in healthcare investments, health ministries and authorities.

Our Healthcare team is expanding and focuses on NHS and private medical malpractice claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the fee earners on day to day file management
• Assisting on healthcare claims
• Reviewing expert evidence and preparing reports
• Preparing court bundles
• Drafting letters of instruction, requests, instructions to counsel
• Preparing briefing notes, action plans, file notes and attendance notes
• Reviewing reports and statements and other relevant documents
• Drafting and proofreading documents
• Liaising with and meeting clients with a high level of professionalism
• Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices
• Managing day to day deadlines with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ensure files and spreadsheets are maintained and updated
• Adhoc tasks as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• An undergraduate law degree or equivalent (minimum 2:1 required)
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm.

We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro‑bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.