We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Manchester.
This is a phone-based position, involving taking instructions from potential clients regarding their clinical negligence claims.
We expect you to be confident and professional on the phone, able to control calls, offer support, and demonstrate empathy. Your role includes gathering information, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a positive attitude to ensure customer satisfaction. We seek someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information and provide guidance.
Experience or interest in clinical negligence matters such as obstetrics, orthopaedics, brain and spinal injuries, or misdiagnosis is preferred.
You should have a basic understanding of clinical negligence law and a passion for this area. A graduate or GDL background is required. The role involves working alternating shifts: 8am – 4pm / 10am – 6pm.
Who are we?
Slater and Gordon is a leading consumer law firm committed to providing accessible, world-class legal services. We are a technology-driven legal services business supported by dedicated people who assist clients at every stage of their case.
Client service is central to our mission. We pride ourselves on our impressive outcomes and our relentless pursuit of justice.
At Slater and Gordon UK, we embrace diversity and inclusion, believing that different perspectives foster innovation. We cultivate a culture where everyone is valued, motivated, and committed to our shared goals.
Our Benefits
* Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week (must live reasonably close)
* 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
* Employee Referral scheme
* Access to health and wellbeing services via the Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App
* Employee Assistance Programme with webinars and counselling
* Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
* Health and wellbeing programs including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions
* Life Assurance
* Workplace pension
* Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
* Free legal help and discounted legal services
Professional Development
We support your career growth through courses, professional qualifications, external training, and internal resources.
Our Values
We uphold high legal standards and seek individuals who challenge, innovate, and deliver excellent customer service. Our values, guided by the S+G Way, include:
* Doing what we say
* Creating proactively
* Owning and resolving issues
* Respecting and encouraging each other
* Balancing work and life
For further information, please contact laura.emerton@slatergordon.uk.
Please note: Vacancies may close early depending on application volume.
#J-18808-Ljbffr