Paralegal – Healthcare
DWF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assist with the management of clinical negligence claims under supervision.
- Prepare chronologies, draft correspondence, and review medical records.
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and experts.
- Conduct legal research and maintain case management systems.
- Prepare bundles for hearings and conferences.
- Attend client meetings and case conferences as required.
- Monitor and diarise court dates, deadlines, and key tasks.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a legal support role, preferably within clinical negligence, personal injury, or insurance litigation.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Confidence in dealing with medical records and legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, Visualfiles, or similar).
- Team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
- Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g., LPC, SQE preparation) is desirable.
- Previous experience in defendant clinical negligence work is advantageous.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchcase managementdrafting correspondencepreparing bundlesreviewing medical recordsmonitoring court datesattention to detailmanaging multiple tasks
Soft skills
organisational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationconfidenceteam playerproactive approachflexibility
Certifications
law degreeLPCSQE preparation