Job Description
Paralegal – Medical Negligence
Salary up to £28,000 per annum
Full-time | 9.00am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Kirkby, Liverpool area
A well-established law firm is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join its Medical Negligence team. This is a fee-earning role handling a varied caseload and supporting clients through the claims process from instruction through to resolution. The position suits someone with experience in medical negligence who is looking to make that step up into handling their own files.
The Role
* Meeting clients in person and by telephone to take instructions
* Handling initial enquiries and preparing case summaries and initial documentation
* Completing risk assessments, due diligence checks, and conflict checks
* Maintaining accurate and detailed case records and correspondence notes
* Managing diaries and key deadlines, including limitation periods
* Obtaining and reviewing medical records and building case chronologies
* Undertaking initial liability and quantum investigations
* Preparing preliminary financial loss calculations
* Drafting legal documents including Letters of Claim, Witness Statements, and instructions to experts and Counsel
* Instructing experts and Counsel as required
* Arranging and attending meetings, conferences, and hearings where necessary
* Keeping clients updated throughout the progression of their claim
* Carrying out legal research to support case preparation
* Supporting wider team activity including networking and business development
About You
* Experience working in medical negligence
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £28,000 per annum
* 23 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service + Bank holidays
* Hybrid working after 6 months
* Paid sick leave, dependant’s leave, and birthday leave
* Employer Supported Volunteering (2 days per year)
* Medicash health benefit
* Staff discounts on selected legal services
* Bonus, referral and recognition schemes
* Structured performance review process throughout probation
* Annual salary and bonus review cycle
Interested?
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