Paralegal

Oakwood Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Leeds seeks a Paralegal with over 2 years of experience in handling Claimant Medical Negligence claims. The ideal candidate will manage clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement and ensure compliance with CPR Rules. This role involves training junior staff and working towards departmental growth. Excellent client care and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in handling Claimant Medical Negligence claims is essential.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to train junior staff in handling medical negligence claims.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement.
• Work with marketing to expand the department.
• Ensure compliance with CPR Rules and The Pre-Action Protocol.

Skills

Handling clinical negligence claims

Litigation experience

Understanding of CPR Rules

Excellent client care

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Tools

Proclaim database

Job description

Paralegal with 2+ Years Experience – Medical Negligence

Job Title: Paralegal with 2+ Years Experience

Reporting to: Head of Medical Negligence

Award-winning North Leeds Firm is looking for a Paralegal with experience in dealing with Claimant Medical Negligence matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly driven and motivated candidate to be involved with the expansion of our Medical Negligence department.

Key Tasks

• Handling a variety of clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement, including both pre and post litigation claims.
• Litigation experience is essential to this role
• Excellent understanding of CPR Rules and The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes
• Experience in handling a variety of complex medical negligence claims from inception to completion.
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs
• Experience using Proclaim database is preferable
• Training junior staff members in handling medical negligence claims
• Working with marketing to expand the department

Experience

• 2 years + experience in handling Claimant Medical Negligence claims is essential.
• Excellent client care
• Excellent communication and literacy skills
• Excellent organizational and time- management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment