Paralegal- Healthcare Litigation

Hempsons; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Harrogate is seeking a Paralegal in the Healthcare Litigation Team to handle defendant clinical negligence claims. Responsibilities include running a caseload, assisting solicitors, and supporting case progression. Candidates should have a Law degree and strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers a hybrid working environment and an inclusive culture with various benefits.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in healthcare law.
• Excellent organizational and IT skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Running own caseload of pre-action claims.
• Assisting solicitors with litigation cases.
• Supporting progression of cases with various tasks.

Skills

Interest in healthcare law

Organizational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Education

Law degree

Job description

About Hempsons

With over 250 staff and lawyers working across our five offices nationwide, Hempsons is a leading law firm for the health and social care, charity, education and social enterprise sectors. We help clients overcome a constantly evolving list of challenges. This is a time of change and opportunity for our clients, as highlighted by recent investment into the NHS and the sharpening focus on innovation, technology, integration, new ways of working and efficiency.

Our aim is to provide outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible client outcomes whilst nurturing a culture that makes us a “great place to work.

The Role

Paralegal in the Healthcare Litigation Team working on a range of Defendant clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. This position will allow you to experience and work on all aspects of clinical negligence litigation covering a wide range of medical fields.

The role involves obtaining and reviewing medical records; instructing experts and advising clients on key liability issues. Opportunities are also available to assist qualified solicitors with the preparation of court documents, liaison with witnesses and experts; organising and attending conferences; attending settlement meetings & mediations and undertaking research.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include (but Not Limited To)

• Running your own caseload of pre-action claims;
• Assisting solicitors/associates/partners with cases in litigation;
• Undertaking a wide range of tasks to help support the progression of cases

Skills and Competencies

You Will Have

• A genuine interest in this area of law;
• A Law degree
• Excellent organisational skills and IT skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work within a team and independently;
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met;
• An appreciation of the need to comply with internal and client data security guidelines.

What can we offer you?

Our benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & critical illness cover protection to season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme and much more.

We offer a hybrid working environment, so you will have the flexibility to work at home and come into the office.

Hempsons is an equal opportunities employer

Hempsons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only.