At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage clinical negligence cases and support senior lawyers in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Fletchers Group, an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: 35 days holiday, flexible working, bonus scheme, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture with exciting social events and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Law-related degree or qualification, strong communication, and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Derby / Hybrid. Hybrid working available – flexible to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
Benefits
- 35 hours working week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year
- Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life assurance policy
- Medicash policy covering some dental, optical and other medical expenses
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment with positive work‑life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
- Supportive and friendly culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure delivery of all KPI targets set by the firm
- Progress cases in a timely, efficient and proactive manner
- Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors and insurers as directed
- Handle all aspects of pre‑ and post‑issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost‑effective manner
- Ensure all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed on time
- Accurate time recording
- Maintain client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements
- Report to senior lawyer as required
- Assist in the collection and collating of medical records
- Prepare client documents such as witness statements
- Manage a caseload of clinical negligence cases in the early stages and assist team members with tasks
Essential Skills and Experience
- Desire to work in this area of law and preferably some experience
- Graduate, preferably with a law‑related degree and/or professional qualification such as LPC or route to BAR or CILEX
- Ability to take direction and supervision from a team leader
- Proven legal and forensic skills
- Good research skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Organisational skills
- Excellent people skills and service ethos
- Ability to influence at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
- Excellent client‑care skills
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Derby) in Leicester employer: Fletchers Group
Fletchers Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly culture that prioritises work-life balance through flexible hybrid working arrangements. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training, generous holiday allowances, and a range of benefits including a bonus scheme and enhanced family leave policies, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in the field of clinical negligence law in Derby.
