Clinical Negligence Paralegal
Coventry
Salary up to £25k plus excellent range of benefits
This position is working for a leading, well-established, multi-office, Legal 500-listed law firm, with an enviable reputation in the field of Clinical Negligence.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a very busy, well-regarded, highly experienced Clinical Negligence team and work alongside/be mentored by a Partner who has a wealth of clinical negligence experience, and is listed in the Legal 500.
The role will involve:
- Providing support to a team of senior Clinical Negligence Fee Earners
- Pre-screening new cases, with a view to building up your own caseload in the longer-term
- Speaking to potential new clients, by telephone to ascertain the nature of their injury
- Attending home visits to take further details
- Presenting potential claims to fee earners
- Conducting legal research and due diligence in relation to clients and cases
- Opening new files
- Drafting legal documents
- Attending hearings
- Dealing with clients’ enquiries
Suitable candidates will have:
- A law degree and ideally LPC or part-CILEx qualification
- Previous clinical negligence experience (personal injury experience will also be considered)
- Sound knowledge of Civil Procedures
This is a full time permanent job which is fully office-based.
Benefits include:
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional paid leave at Christmas
- Your birthday off from your second year of employment
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefits, 3x annual salary
- Private health insurance
- Company sick pay
- Free beverages
- A calendar of social events throughout the year
- Staff discounts on conveyancing and wills
- Excellent prospects for long term career progression
Please note: Own transport is essential due to office location. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
