Paralegal – Clinical Negligence
Company: Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Office Base: Wigan, WN3 5BA – hybrid/agile working after a period of training
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
About the Role
As a Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence department, you’ll support solicitors handling complex and rewarding cases. Your responsibilities include client care, drafting legal documents, managing records, and helping progress claims efficiently and to a high professional standard. You’ll be part of a supportive team that invests in your growth, with clear processes and supervision to help you thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising and attending clients via telephone, email and letter
* Preparing funding documentation
* Requesting, chasing and reviewing medical records
* Drafting instructions to experts and counsel; arranging and attending conferences
* Drafting letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documents
* Preparing electronic bundles for conferences, hearings and trial
* Using the case management system fully and working paperless (flow files, accurate diary)
* Ensuring full GDPR and policy compliance
* Supporting effective team working, including assisting/training colleagues, new business cover and new starter training where appropriate
* Carrying out administrative duties (electronic bundling, saving/scanning correspondence)
* Helping promote the department via social media and other channels
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Highly adaptable and flexible
* Able to work independently or collaboratively
* Calm under pressure and confident when dealing with challenging matters
* Committed, hard‑working and discreet
* Approachable, patient and polite
* Genuinely interested in clinical negligence
Essential Qualifications
* Law degree (2:1 or above)
* Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)
* Strong computer literacy
* Good organisational and time‑management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
* Previous experience in clinical negligence or personal injury
* Experience of using a case management system
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award‑winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to growth and development. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
What We Offer
Benefits package includes:
* Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Early monthly pay scheme
* Life Assurance
* Hybrid working
* Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
* Well‑being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
* Free parking
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
* Will writing service*
* Season ticket & travel support
* Payroll giving scheme
* Social events & clubs
* Reward & recognition schemesInternal referral scheme
* Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Service length conditions apply.
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