Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Birth Injury)
Location: Leeds/Hybrid
Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.
Fletchers Group have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Birth Injury Paralegal to join our specialist Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity to support families affected by life-changing birth injuries while working on complex, high-value claims. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting solicitors throughout the litigation process, managing medical records, liaising with clients and experts, preparing legal documentation, and helping to progress cases to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. This role is ideal for an empathetic and organised legal professional with a passion for delivering exceptional client care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable families.
In return Fletchers offers:
- 35 hours working week
- Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
- Pension scheme with NI-efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
- Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees
- A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist with progressing complex and high-value birth injury cases in line with KPI targets and department objectives, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and sensitivity to client needs.
- Assist solicitors on catastrophic birth injury cases, ensuring that all matters are progressed efficiently, compassionately, and in accordance with best practice.
- Liaise with clients and their families, medical experts (including obstetric, midwifery, paediatric neurology, and neuropsychology specialists), Counsel, insurers, and other parties as directed.
- Manage all aspects of pre- and post-issue litigation procedures, including disclosure, witness evidence, expert instruction, and trial preparation, under supervision.
- Draft complex legal documents including witness statements with an emphasis on accuracy and technical detail.
- Prepare and manage trial and conference bundles, ensuring all materials are comprehensive, well-organised, and compliant with court directions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed file notes, case plans, and summaries to support proactive case management and team collaboration.
- Research complex legal and medical issues relating to liability and quantum on birth injury cases.
- Assist with costs preparation including disbursement schedules, costs instruction sheets, and budget tracking.
- Ensure the highest standard of client care, providing empathetic, professional, and responsive communication throughout the litigation process.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong researching and drafting skills, with experience preparing complex legal documents in high-value clinical negligence cases.
- Thorough understanding of serious injury and clinical negligence law, particularly catastrophic birth injury.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability, capable of managing large volumes of complex evidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive client communications with empathy and professionalism.
- Proven ability to analyse complex medical and legal issues, identify key evidential points, and assist in developing strong case strategies.
- IT literate, with proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent time management, able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced, high-value litigation environment.
- Prior experience within a serious injury, catastrophic injury, or clinical negligence team is essential.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly to support client and court commitments.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues across the wider firm.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, and enthusiasm for working within a specialist, high-performing team.
- 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.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.
Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.
At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.
We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.
We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.
Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.
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, signed up to BITC's Race at Work charter, and working towards Henpicked's Menopause and Menstrual Friendly accreditations.
Fletchers Group is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.
If you do require any support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact us.
Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Birth Injury) - Leeds employer: Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Southport with flexible hybrid working options that promote a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a clear path for career progression, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful legal work. With a supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and social events, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
