Paralegal - Regulatory NMC

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Weightmans as a Paralegal in our expanding healthcare regulatory team. This role involves undertaking fitness to practise investigations and supporting stakeholders, including vulnerable witnesses. Ideal candidates will have previous paralegal experience and a genuine interest in healthcare regulation, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a paralegal in healthcare, regulatory, or insurance fields.
• Ability to work to KPIs and deadlines.
• Strong written skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fitness to practise investigations.
• Drafting progress and final reports to clients.
• Corresponding with witnesses and stakeholders.

Skills

Case management

Reviewing evidence

Drafting interview plans

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Previous experience as a Paralegal

Tools

IT skills

Job description

About your new role

An exciting opportunity to join our expanding healthcare regulatory NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) team, undertaking fitness to practise investigations and other key tasks for a large healthcare regulator.

These roles build upon our existing Tier 1 ranked professional discipline practice.

This team will be at the forefront of developing our practice areas, bringing our expertise to new clients with a view to expanding our work for professional regulators.

The healthcare sector is fast moving, and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidates will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work with career progression within a firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and social mobility.

These roles are primarily based in Manchester and Cardiff; however, we may accept applications from other locations.

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be:

• Case management and progression under lawyer level supervision
• Reviewing evidence
• Drafting interview plans, interviewing witnesses, and drafting statements
• Drafting progress and final reports to the client
• Corresponding with witnesses, experts, counsel, and other stakeholders
• Supporting stakeholders, including vulnerable witnesses
• Drafting court documents
• Assisting with drafting bundles and liaising with administrative staff clearly and collaboratively

This list is not exhaustive; you will be expected to perform other duties within the wider remit of the role.

About You

Previous experience as a Paralegal is desirable, as is a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. Since the role is varied, we seek candidates with a flexible approach and adaptability. Additionally, you should have:

• Experience working as a paralegal in healthcare, regulatory, or insurance fields
• The ability to work to KPIs, deadlines, and meet revenue targets
• Excellent IT and administrative skills
• Good communication skills with a person-centred approach
• Strong written skills
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail
• The ability to be a good team player
• A positive attitude and responsiveness to client and stakeholder needs
• A proactive approach and ability to work well under supervision as part of a team

If you meet our criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, contact our recruitment team, who are here to assist.

Why work for us

Join our award-winning organization. Weightmans has been recognized as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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