Background
This role is a Fixed Term Contract
An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence department.
Our team acts exclusively for individuals and families who have suffered harm as a result of substandard medical treatment. We are committed to securing access to justice and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients during what can often be a challenging and emotional time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will gain exposure to a wide range of complex and high-value clinical negligence matters while working alongside experienced lawyers recognised for their expertise in this field.
The role
- The role will primarily involve working on new and potential instructions and duties will include:
- Managing and assessing new client enquiries with empathy and professionalism.
- Gathering key information from prospective clients and preparing detailed summaries for fee earners.
- Supporting the investigation of potential claims, including reviewing medical records and identifying relevant issues.
- Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing updates throughout the lifecycle of their matter.
- Drafting correspondence, attendance notes and other legal documents.
- Assisting with the preparation of medical records, evidence bundles and court documentation.
- Liaising with medical experts, counsel, healthcare providers and other third parties.
- Supporting solicitors with case management, litigation procedures and trial preparation where required.
- Assisting with complaint investigations and responses involving healthcare providers.
- Attending conferences, client meetings and court hearings as appropriate.
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering excellent client service and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and confidence with clients.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and accurate documents.
- Confidence working independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a team.
Life at Hugh James
We never shy away from a challenge
We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.
The Hugh James difference
Our law firm has always been guided by the idea that self-belief is just as important as skillset. Our pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what’s important keeps us driving forwards. It’s in our roots! We won’t stop until we find the answers; the outcomes that are needed.
We are focused on the work we do, the business we run, and our culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has taken us from humble beginnings to a strong presence across the UK with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth – servicing clients from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers. Our collegiate culture, our forward-looking ethos, our values serve to make us bigger, better, bolder than ever before.
A positive force in the community
Our work with charities on a local and national level plays a huge part in our day-to-day lives. We work with a large range of charities, some of which we support through fundraising, donations, volunteering and others we partner with where our areas of work cross paths. Staff, clients everyone comes together through a shared passion to do good in the community and support those in need.
Some of our benefits on offer include:
Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
Birthday day off
Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts for local businesses
Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)
Employee recruitment incentive scheme
Hugh James is an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Jack Osborne.
We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the given deadline if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
