CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE PARALEGAL

Clinical Negligence / Medical Negligence Paralegal Manchester

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE PARALEGAL - MANCHESTER

Clinical Negligence Paralegal – A clinical negligence paralegal with ideally around 6 months or more of clinical negligence experience is needed to help support the respected claimant Clinical Negligence team of this leading practice. The role offers the chance for a junior paralegal to start building their own caseload, but to also assist more experienced fee earners on litigated matters including high value work. University and law school graduates will also be considered provided their grades are exceptional.

AT A GLANCE

• Job title: Clinical Negligence Paralegal
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £18,000 - £25,000
• Reports to: Partner – Head of Clinical Negligence
• Previous Experience: Ideally around 6 months of experience or more in Clinical Negligence – either claimant or defendant experience will be considered. University of law school graduates will also be considered, provided academics are excellent.

PROGRESSION AND DEVELOPMENT

This role is ideal for any clinical negligence paralegal looking to develop their career within a highly regarded clinical negligence department which often handles complex claims involving serious life-long medical implications. In particular, the team advises on critical injuries at birth, resulting in conditions such as cerebral palsy as well as other claims arising from late diagnosis or misdiagnosis or negligent treatment.

The clinical negligence department often secures much-needed compensation for patients and their families. Moreover, as the pressure put on the benefits system continues to increase, obtaining compensation through legal action becomes increasingly important. To that end, the team provides a valuable service to those who have suffered through negligence. 

WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR

As a leading clinical negligence team, the department selects talented fee earners who not only demonstrate the correct academic record and practical experience, but also the right approach. In particular, candidates must:

• ideally possess around 6 months or more of clinical negligence experience;
• be able to demonstrate a solid academic record;
• have the ability to work effectively under pressure;
• possess a keen passion for this area of law

A SUPPORTIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT

This is a fully committed team that works tirelessly for their clients. They are looking for paralegals who share their passion and want to contribute to a highly successful department where the client is at the centre of everything they do.

That said, this is a leading law firm, which values its staff and believes in creating a supportive working environment where those with the right skills and attitude are encouraged to progress.