Paralegal – Clinical Negligence
Location: Southport
Hybrid working available – option to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
We’re seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to manage a supervised caseload, assist senior solicitors, and work on complex, often life‑changing cases. You’ll draft documents, conduct research, liaise with clients and medical experts, and help deliver outstanding results.
Benefits
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year and long‑service awards after the 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* Pension scheme with a tax‑efficient salary‑sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy covering 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
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure delivery of all KPI targets set by the firm.
* Ensure cases progressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors and insurers as directed.
* Deal with all aspects of pre‑ and post‑issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
* Ensure all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed promptly.
* 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, route to BAR or CILEX.
* Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from a 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 specified date depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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