Overview
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid
We work across England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time in modern offices.
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Fletchers Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence team.
Main responsibilities
* Run a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial under supervision and in line with current company policies and legal requirements.
* Accept delegated tasks on other similar cases as directed by the Senior Solicitor, conduct legal research, draft documents, and liaise with clients, medical experts and other professionals to assist the team in settling cases.
In return
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main responsibilities (continued)
* Ensure delivery of all KPI targets set by the firm
* Progress cases in a timely, efficient and proactive manner
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as directed
* Handle pre and post-issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost-effective manner
* Ensure actions per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion
* Accurate time recording
* Maintain client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements
* Report to Senior Lawyer as required
* Assist in the collection and collation of medical records
* Prepare client documents such as witness statements
* Deal with a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in the early stages and assist team members with tasks
Essential skills and experience
* Desire to work in this area of law and preferably some experience
* Graduate, preferably with a Law-related degree and/or professional qualification such as LPC or route to BAR or CILEX
* Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from the team leader
* Proven legal and forensic skills
* Good research skills
* Attention to detail
* Keen analytical skills
* Good organisational skills
* Excellent people skills and service ethos
* Ability to influence at all levels
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent client care skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have evolved into the Fletchers Group with ambitious plans for growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
We value connection and collaboration, offering opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. From apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership, there is a clear path to progression. A broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work enables our people to build meaningful careers, with ongoing development and qualifications supported.
We reward performance and have a benefits package designed to grow with you, including base pay and a bonus structure. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, including involvement with the Disability Confident scheme and other standards.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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