Clinical Negligence Paralegal/NQ Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Paralegal/NQ Solicitor

We are looking for a Clinical Negligence Paralegal/NQ Solicitor with at least 2 years’ experience in Clinical Negligence and/or Serious Injury to join our expanding law firm in Leeds.

Job Role

Assisting the Clinical Negligence Partner with often complex litigation cases in the areas of clinical. commercial and professional negligence, you will be working on a small caseload under the direction of the Partner and other experienced litigation solicitors. Main responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing documents

• Drafting court applications

• Taking witness statements

• Researching

• Taking new enquiries

• Attending client meetings in support of the solicitor

Person Specification

The ideal candidate must have at least two years’ experience working on clinical, commercial and/or professional negligence cases, as well as:

• A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules

• Good commercial awareness

• Excellent client care skills

• An eye for detail

• Good knowledge of document and case management systems

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Market Rate depending on experience

• 23 holiday days + bank holidays + Christmas closure + Birthday holiday

• Positive, supportive work environment,

• Social events and the opportunity to be on one of our committees (CSR, Sports and Social, Wellbeing)

• Company pension (Aegon)

• Casual dress (business dress only expected when meeting clients)

• Opportunity to shape the success of a growing business, where new ideas are valued and you can really make a difference

• Excellent training and career development opportunities