Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Southport)
Paralegal – Clinical Negligence at Fletchers Group. Location: Southport. Hybrid working available – with flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.
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.
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, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year; long service award of 3 extra days after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* 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
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery for yourself of all KPI targets set by the firm.
* Ensure cases are progressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
* Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as directed.
* Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* Ensuring all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.
* Accurate time recording.
* Maintaining client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
* Reporting to Senior Lawyer as required.
* Assisting in the collection of and collating of medical records
* Preparation of client documents such as witness statements
* Dealing with a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in the early stages and assisting team members with tasks
Essential Skills And Experience
* Desire to work in this area of law and preferably some experience
* Graduate, preferably with 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 willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
* Excellent Client Care Skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We work across England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices balancing home and office collaboration, supporting colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are inclusive and supportive, with opportunities for progression and development, including apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a culture where everyone can thrive. We support the Disability Confident scheme and other diversity standards.
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