Paralegal - Clinical Negligence
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Paralegal - Clinical Negligence (FT)
SALARY - £25-£32k (depending on experience)
LOCATION – Hybrid working with office base in Roundhay, Leeds
Apply now or for more information please call us on 0345 034 2478 or email kelly.mcseveny@middletonlaw.ltd.co.uk (no agencies please)
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We are looking for a new friendly and talented Paralegal to join our Leeds office, supporting our Medical Negligence team.
About Us
Middleton Law Ltd is a national law firm offering a full range of law services for businesses and individuals. With a passion for delivering the best possible outcome for our clients Middleton Law champions the vulnerable and those seeking justice and also supports ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses. The firm uses a hybrid working model, the intelligent use of technology, and highly experienced solicitors to provide the best legal solutions for clients in the most straightforward way possible.
Our team offers sensitive and expert advice to bereaved families who may have lost a loved one as a result of medical negligence or be dealing with the impact of medical injury during treatment. We strive to be caring, considerate and approachable. Our medical negligence team has vast experience in a wide range of clinical areas including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental / hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical / surgical negligence.
Role Description
Supporting our fee earners, you will have experience within a variety of Clinical Negligence areas, such as obstetrics, orthopaedics, brain and spinal injury, along with misdiagnosis. We would also like those who can manage disclosure, instructions and funding details.
Other duties would include instructing counsel and medical experts, with the opportunity to attend various conferences and helping to quantify damages claims.
Key responsibilities:
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
• Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence cases
• Attending clients (in person or via video conferencing), taking instructions and preparing cases
• Dealing with correspondence
• Managing a challenging case-load of clients’ matters from inception to completion
• Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
• Attending conferences and court
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
• Ensuring compliance with file management
-> KEY BENEFITS FOR YOU:
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Pension
• Hybrid working and flexible hours available
• Centralised infrastructure and operational support
• Industry-leading IT support
• Marketing and business development support
Get in touch today and be part of a growing innovative team, taking a different approach to legal practice which means staff and Consultants can achieve a great work-life balance!
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Offer ID: #1020607,
Published: 2 weeks ago,
Company registered: 8 months ago
