Position: Clinical Negligence Paralegal – Liverpool (Full Time, Permanent). Salary: Competitive.
About the role
Bond Turner is a leading law firm with offices in Liverpool and Bolton. We provide expert legal services across a wide range of sectors including Credit Hire, Personal Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries.
We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Negligence Paralegal who will support the team of Fee Earners to enable the department to operate at optimum efficiency. The role requires a high degree of self‑management and initiative.
Responsibilities
* Support the fee earner in all aspects of the management of cases.
* Take full liability and quantum statements from clients at the outset of a case.
* Take statements from clients and witnesses, drafting these as appropriate.
* Represent clients at hearings where you have appropriate rights of audience, including PADs and ISH.
* Undertake progress‑chasing work as allocated by the fee earner, and deal with routine post‑work under supervision.
* Consider limitation from the medical records.
* Check medical records for completeness and arrange pagination.
* Draft letters of instruction to experts.
* Begin quantification of a claim and gather financial information for a schedule of damages.
* Attend clients on the telephone and in person to provide progress updates and support in选五 professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
* Negotiate with third parties and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcome for the client.
* Deal with post‑issue claims, including instructing, working with barristers and producing bundles and pre‑trial checklists.
* Complete drafting as required, including schedules of losses, PAD applications and any other documentation required.
* Assess quantum and attend conferences with counsel.
* Ensure confidentiality of all firm and customer documentation and information.
* Be flexible and adaptable in taking on new roles within your capabilities.
* Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
* Attend client meetings with a solicitor.
About You
* Knowledge of the Resolution of clinical disputes protocol.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
* Telephone handling skills.
* Ability to use a high degree of self‑management and initiative to prioritise workloads.
* Law degree; preferably passed the Legal Practice Course.
Company Values
* We support.
* We surpass.
* We succeed.
What We Offer In Return
* A competitive salary.
* 23 days holiday plus birthday off and 8 bank holidays.
* Income protection, critical illness cover and death in service cover.
* Employee Assistant Programme.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Free onsite weekly classes and well‑being programmes.
* Discounted onsite restaurant, coffee shop / café.
* Secure bike storage.
* Opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful law firm.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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