Paralegal - Inquests & Inquiries

Horwich Farrelly; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hempsons, part of the HF group, is recruiting a Paralegal to join the Inquests and Inquiries Team in Leeds on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on inquests, public inquiries and investigations within healthcare law, offering exposure to high-profile work in a supportive environment.

You will support lawyers, manage evidence and disclosure, and develop knowledge materials while contributing to client-facing service.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience welcomed but not essential
• Law degree or equivalent legal experience
• Interest in healthcare, and coronial law
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and PDF handling

Responsibilities

• Day to day liaison with clients, witnesses and coroner's officers
• Disclosure exercises
• Analysis and management of large volumes of evidence
• Preparation of documents, including chronologies
• Preparing bundles
• Legal / medical research
• Day to day file management, including arranging witness meetings
• Attending meetings and court with file lawyer
• Contributing to knowledge management, including training materials
• Collation of management information and measuring key performance indicators
• Handle sensitive and confidential information and otherwise act in accordance firm policies and procedures
• Maintain good financial management, including time recording and billing

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Healthcare interest

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF docs

Job description

Paralegal - Inquests and Inquiries

Leeds - Hybrid

Permanent

People. Not just lawyers

Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience.

Hempsons Inquests and Inquiries Team provides legal advice, advocacy, training and support services to health, social care and charity sector clients. The team is highly rated and undertakes a range of complex and high-profile work in a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team in Leeds to undertake a range of work, with a primary focus on inquests. This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individual with a genuine interest in healthcare law. It is an opportunity to join a national team of experienced and supportive lawyers providing support and representation (including advocacy) in inquests, public inquiries and investigations. The team also undertakes a range of patient safety, learning and improvement work across the health sector.

As a member of the national team, you will support our lawyers on a range of matters, primarily inquests, but also public inquiries and other investigatory work. There may be opportunities to assist in wider regulatory matters.

This is what the Hiring Manager, Liz says about the role; "Now is a very exciting time to be joining our expanding team. A working environment with the depth of Hempsons' healthcare pedigree backed by HF's tech capability - allowing us to support our clients in even better ways. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team of advocates doing top quality work in a firm that will support and develop you and your career."

What will I be doing?

• Day to day liaison with clients, witnesses and coroner's officers
• Disclosure exercises
• Analysis and management of large volumes of evidence
• Preparation of documents, including chronologies
• Preparing bundles
• Legal / medical research
• Day to day file management, including arranging witness meetings
• Attending meetings and court with file lawyer
• Contributing to knowledge management, including training materials, and thematic analysis work
• Collation of management information and measuring key performance indicators
• Handle sensitive and confidential information and otherwise act in accordance firm policies and procedures
• Maintain good financial management, including time recording and billing

What do I need?

• Previous healthcare experience welcomed but not essential
• A law degree or similar legal experience
• A genuine interest in healthcare, and specifically coronial law
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, including working with Microsoft Office and PDF docs

We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We have a relaxed dress code; you can be yourself at work. We offer hybrid working meaning you only have to come into the office once or twice a month, (after successfully completing your training). Although if you want to see us more, that’s also fine! We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You’ll enjoy:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!