At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal claims management and assist with inquests in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Reputable healthcare organisation with a collaborative Legal Services team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and exposure to complex legal work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in legal services while gaining valuable experience in healthcare law.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal services or claims handling; strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are working with a large and reputable healthcare organisation seeking a Legal Services Officer to support the delivery of an effective claims management and legal support function. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to play a key role in managing legal matters, particularly inquests and claims relating to clinical negligence, employer/public liability and property. This position sits within a collaborative Legal Services team and offers exposure to a wide range of medico-legal work, with the opportunity to contribute to organisational learning and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management of clinical negligence, employer/public liability and property-related claims in line with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Act as a key point of contact for panel solicitors, claimants’ representatives, external bodies and internal stakeholders.
- Review medical and incident records, gather evidence and prepare chronologies, summaries and documentation for legal cases.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of inquests, including witness management, statements and hearing logistics.
- Provide timely responses to requests for documentation across claims and legal matters.
- Ensure compliance with relevant protocols, policies and disclosure requirements.
- Identify and escalate trends, risks or concerns arising from claims or inquests to senior legal leadership.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing to learning outcomes and process enhancements.
Requirements
- Experience working within legal services, claims handling or a healthcare/legal environment.
- Understanding of clinical negligence, litigation processes or inquests (desirable).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Experience reviewing complex documentation and producing clear, concise summaries.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks, Civil Procedure Rules or regulatory requirements (desirable).
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and knowledgeable legal team.
- Exposure to a broad range of complex and meaningful legal work.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you are organised, analytical and interested in developing your career within legal services in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.
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