Overview
Paralegal (Clinical Negligence) role at Fletchers Group. Location: Birmingham / Hybrid. We work across England with multiple offices and offer hybrid and flexible working practices balancing home and office collaboration.
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. As a Paralegal in the Clinical Negligence team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our solicitors and senior solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Your responsibilities will involve the running of a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial, always under supervision and in line with current company policies and legal requirements. You will 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 the cases.
In return, Fletchers offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday 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
* 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 all aspects of pre- and post-issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost-effective manner
* Ensure actions as 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 Clinical Negligence law; some experience is preferred
* Graduate, preferably with a Law-related degree and/or professional qualification such as LPC or route to BAR or CILEX
* Ability to take direction and supervision from the team leader
* Proven legal and forensic skills
* Good research skills
* Attention to detail and 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
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers Group is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to inclusive culture, hybrid working, and ongoing development, helping colleagues progress from apprenticeships to partnerships.
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