Clinical Negligence Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Hays Cheapside
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 17 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 17 Mar 2017
- Ref
- 2961213
- Contact
- Laura Carpenter
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Clinical / Medical Negligence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Litigation Assistant job with international law firm, Clinical Negligence, Permanent, Cambridge, £Market Rate
Your new company
This international law firm is an expert in litigation, particularly within insurance/reinsurance and liability industries. The firm acts for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates, public bodies and corporates. They have defendant only practices across the UK. The Cambridge office has released a permanent vacancy for a Litigation Assistant to join its Clinical Negligence team.
Your new role
You will be working on NHS LA clinical negligence litigation matters. The team advises NHS Trusts, the NHS Litigation Authority, the Medical Protection Society, and medical malpractice insurers of private hospitals, clinics and practitioners on clinical negligence claims. They also advise on regulatory matters, health law advice, medical insurance coverage, while representing clients at inquests and judicial reviews. These clinical negligence claims will be primarily of low to medium value.
What you'll need to succeed
You have minimum 6 months' experience within clinical negligence or an NHS related role. You have good knowledge of the clinical negligence litigation process and Civil Procedure Rules. You ideally have fast track claims experience, as well as effective use of diary system/case management system. Client contact experience and strong IT skills are also desirable.
What you'll get in return
This firm offers a vast benefits package. This includes, but is not limited to: 25 days annual leave, Employers Contributory Pension scheme, Corporate Gym Membership, Early Years Childcare Voucher scheme, Permanent Health Insurance, and a Season Ticket Loan.
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