Overview
Paralegal (Clinical Negligence) – Location: Manchester / Hybrid
We work across England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer flexible hybrid working practices, balancing working from home with time in modern offices.
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Fletchers Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence team. As a Paralegal in the Clinical Negligence team, you will support our solicitors and senior solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Your responsibilities will involve running a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial, under supervision and in line with current company policies and legal requirements. You will accept delegated tasks on other similar cases as directed by the Senior solicitor, conduct legal research, draft documents, and liaise with clients, medical experts and other professionals to assist the team in settling the cases.
Take your legal career further with Fletchers Group. Apply today and make a difference in people’s lives!
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 per year, with long service award of 3 extra days after 5th, 7th and 9th full years 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
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. Following several strategic acquisitions, we have evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support balance and performance. We value connection and collaboration, providing opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you are starting your career or aiming for leadership, there is a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships to professional qualifications and partnerships. We invest in development, with many colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time. We are committed to an inclusive employer stance and supporting diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and adhere to diversity standards, including the Disability Confident scheme.
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