The Team Driven by the unprecedented demand for healthcare - acute, chronic and elective - the range and profile of related disputes is undergoing a period of rapid change. Allied with that, public scrutiny of service provision is driving increasing number of public inquiries, from the covid inquiries and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to smaller, event-specific inquiries and FAIs. Our healthcare team draws upon expertise from across the firm and consists of lawyers who specialise in litigation, regulatory and disciplinary hearings, public inquiries and more. Our clients include medical indemnifiers, insurance companies, private hospitals, healthcare suppliers and distributors as well as individual practitioners facing regulatory and disciplinary proceedings as well as claims. Our extensive office network across the UK & Europe, US, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East enables us to deliver a seamless integrated service to our healthcare clients around the globe. The Role This role involves working as part of team providing advice on a range of matters including: complex clinical negligence claims; cosmetic and beautician treatments; professional regulatory hearings; public inquiries; and historic abuse litigation. You will be working on a mix ed caseload of healthcare and historic abuse claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. The role is based in Edinburgh and requires regular communication with clients. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting the fee earners on day-to-day file management Assisting on healthcare claims Reviewing expert evidence and preparing reports Preparing court bundles Drafting letters of instruction, requests, Instructions to Counsel Preparing briefing notes, action plans, file notes and attendance notes Reviewing reports and statements and other relevant documents Drafting and proof-reading documents Liaising with and meeting clients with a high level of professionalism Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices Managing day to day deadlines with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Ensure files and spreadsheets are maintained and updated Ad hoc tasks as required Essential Skills & Experience Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to plan and prioritise effectively Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft office Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential An undergraduate law degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential LI-HYBRID LI-DD1 When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.