Paralegal – Medical Negligence

The Opportunity…

This is a first rate opportunity to join a highly regarded and well established team, where you will have the chance to develop your career further amongst highly professional colleagues.

You will be part of a supportive and flexible working environment where you have the ability to further your career aspirations. Our benefits package includes 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and an extended break over the Christmas period, you are also awarded a day off for your birthday and will be signed up to our Health Care Plan designed with wellbeing in mind. Furthermore, we organise social gatherings and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year for all our employees, enhancing our supportive and inclusive work culture.

We have recently received national recognition for our commitment to excellence; winning Silver at the UK Customer Experience Awards for the 2^nd year running in the category of “Best CX for Vulnerable Customers” and winning “Excellence in Client Care” at the 2023 LawNet Awards. These awards are alongside our continued presence in the Times Best Law Firms list – why not come and be a part of our success?

We are proud to have been recognised for our dedication to fostering a compassionate workplace environment. We were the first firm in Plymouth to be awarded the title of Compassionate Workplace by St Luke’s Plymouth, and more recently achieved the bronze award for the Wellbeing at Work programme facilitated by Livewell Southwest, with ongoing efforts towards obtaining our silver award.

The Role:

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Lawyers in the Claimant Medical Negligence Department by assisting with the preparation and management of claims, ensuring cases progress efficiently and effectively.

The role involves legal research, document drafting, liaising with clients and experts, and handling administrative tasks to support exceptional high-quality client service and successful case outcomes.

What will you do?

Assist the lawyer with conduct of the file in the day to day running of their cases from inception to settlement or trial.
Conduct legal research on case law, legislation, and medical issues relevant to claims.
Draft legal documents, including letters of claim, witness statements, and instructions to experts and counsel.
Assist in reviewing and analysing medical records, reports and expert opinions.
Prepare case bundles for court proceedings, hearings and settlement meetings.
Liaise with medical experts, counsel, and other third parties to obtain necessary evidence and reports.
Act as point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring exceptional legal service is provided.
Handle client queries and maintain regular communication to ensure they are regularly informed of case progress.
Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks.
Maintain compliant and accurate electronic files.

You will be based at our offices on North Hill with potential to work from home part of the week subject to training and business need.

What do you offer?

The role is open to those that either have or are working towards a law degree or have previous experience of working in a similar role with extensive administrative experience.

You are committed to delivering an exceptional legal experience, consistently demonstrating the firm's values and passion for excellence in legal service.

Skills & Attributes

You have:

Outstanding communication and client care skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels.
Strong time management and prioritisation abilities, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality work.
Exceptional attention to detail, applying a meticulous approach to case management and legal analysis.

You are able to:

Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
Thrive under pressure, managing competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high standard of work.

Mindset & Approach

You:

Take ownership of your work, contributing to the firm’s success and driving positive outcomes.
Are adaptable and embrace change, demonstrating a solutions-focused mindset.
Show a collaborative and leadership-oriented approach, supporting the development of colleagues and the wider firm.
Commit to ongoing learning and development, attending courses, webinars, and industry events to stay at the forefront of legal practice.

Applications will officially close on 30 April 2025.

We are keen to talk to suitable candidates at the earliest possible opportunity and will close the vacancy to new applications once conversations reach an advanced stage to avoid a delay. We would therefore urge candidates who are interested in this vacancy to get in touch ASAP and discuss the opportunity with us.