Paralegal (Clinical Negligence – Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid
Join Fletchers Group’s Clinical Negligence team as a motivated and detail‑oriented Paralegal. You will support solicitors and senior solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services to clients, running a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial under supervision.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver all KPI targets set by the firm.
* Progress cases efficiently and proactively.
* Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors and insurers as directed.
* Handle pre‑ and post‑issue procedures under supervision.
* Complete all actions per Proclaim Action List.
* Accurately record time and maintain client files per Lexcel and quality‑assurance requirements.
* Report to Senior Lawyer as required.
* Assist in collecting and collating medical records and preparing witness statements.
* Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in early stages and support team members.
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.
* Willingness to take direction and supervision from team leader.
* Proven legal and forensic skills.
* Good research skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Keen analytical skills.
* Excellent organisational, people and client‑care skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to influence at all levels.
* Flexible and willing to meet deadlines.
In Return – Fletchers Offers
* 35‑hour 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 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.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We value a culture of inclusion, collaboration and professional development, offering apprenticeships, qualifications and senior roles. Our hybrid and flexible working arrangements are among the best in the industry, supporting colleague wellbeing and high performance.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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 and celebrate that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
We reserve the right to close this role before the posted date depending on calibre and volume of candidates.
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