Litigation Paralegal – 6–12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Medica Group
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £30,000 - £32,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Support the management of medical insurance claims and Coroner’s Inquests
- Liaise with the Legal Manager, Medical Director, doctors or AHPs, insurers, and external solicitors
- Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, including letters of notification for legal claims
- Prepare ad‑hoc Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Assist with private indemnity queries and claims processes
- Undertake internal legal audits, as requested
- Support the handling and follow‑up of supplier complaints
- Contribute to the ongoing development of legal department procedures
- Provide cover for key Legal Manager responsibilities during periods of absence
- Deliver training and guidance to internal teams to ensure alignment with insurer requirements and a streamlined corporate indemnity process
- Manage legal files, documentation, meeting preparation, and administrative tasks to support case progression
- Potentially supporting the team in the implementation of a new systems and transition of data
Requirements
- Law degree (LLB), CPE, BVC, CILEX or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 year of litigation experience, gained in private practice or in-house
- Ability to manage and track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all media
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook
- Experience engaging with a range of stakeholders to gather information and progress matters
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Commitment from employers to continued learning and development
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual bonus
- Enhanced holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Group life assurance
- Pension
- Social events
- Sick pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free and regular personal development & wellbeing events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigation experiencelegal document preparationdrafting legal documentsinternal legal auditsclaims managementNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)case progression management
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationattention to detailproject managementstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Law degree (LLB)CPEBVCCILEX