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Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

WeightmansManchester Spinningfields, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leicester, Liverpool, London Hallmark, Guildford
30+ days ago
Salary
£25,000.00–£65,000.00 yearly
Job description

About your new role

PLEASE NOTE : This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence.

The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve.

The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work.

To case manage pre-action Clinical Negligence claims by :

  • Completing client MI procedures / databases
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable hours targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant policies and procedures
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role

About You

You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have :

  • Experience of handling fast track EL / PL or Clinical Negligence claims in own name
  • Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales
  • Ability to work to client SLA and KPIs
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Excellent written and organisation skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.