Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Southport)
Location: Southport
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time in modern offices.
Role overview – 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.
Hybrid working, great benefits, and real career growth await. Make a difference with every case – join our Clinical Negligence team.
About The Clinical Negligence Department – We are one of the largest Clinical Negligence departments in the UK, with over 200 team members and a strong national reputation. Our work includes all forms of clinical negligence, and we have a dedicated team handling the most severe injury cases caused by medical mistakes.
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, option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year (up to long service awards 3 days after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year)
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover 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 supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Achieve and deliver 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 pre- and post-issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost-effective manner
* Ensure actions 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 collating of medical records
* Prepare client documents such as witness statements
* Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in early stages and assist team members with tasks
Essential Skills And Experience
* Desire to work in Clinical Negligence 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
* Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from 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 committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent client care skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the stated date depending on candidate calibre and volume.
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. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group with growth plans and innovations. We work across England with offices in multiple cities and offer strong hybrid and flexible working practices to balance home and office collaboration. We aim to be the best place to work in the legal sector, with an inclusive, informal culture focused on wellbeing and development. We invest in people with opportunities from apprenticeships and qualifications to senior roles and Partnership. We seek a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work to enable meaningful and progressive careers. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, recognizing high performance. The base pay and bonus structure reflect this approach.
Join us and be part of a law firm that’s growing and redefining legal services.
EEO and Culture – Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive. We support diversity standards and accessibility initiatives.
Job Details – Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Legal; Industries: Legal Services.
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