At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Healthcare and Public Law Team as a Paralegal, supporting NHS legal work.
- Company: Hill Dickinson, a leading law firm committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, training provided, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a dynamic legal setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare law while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Paralegal Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week) Happy to talk flexible working.
Team: Healthcare and Public Law
Location: Preston / Manchester
Role Overview
Our dedicated Healthcare and Public Law Team are now looking to recruit a Paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. The role will involve undertaking a wide range of advisory and mental health work for the NHS. This will be a full-time long‑term secondment to a client’s legal team in Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Preston. Secondments are requested by clients from time to time as additional support. Training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
- A long‑term secondment to an NHS trust
- Drafting witness statements
- Research and drafting advice
- Organising medical records
- Preparing chronologies of medical records
- Preparing bundles of documents for use at inquests
- Note‑taking at inquests, meetings and conferences
- Meeting with clinicians and nursing staff ahead of inquests
- Running a case load of inquests and claims
- Attending court
- Answering the telephone and assisting with queries
- Assisting with administration tasks when required
What Are We Looking For
Important criteria:
- The ability to work independently in addition to as part of a team
- Ability to deliver technically accurate and appropriate advice to clients, colleagues and others
- Adheres to guidelines and procedures, whilst showing appropriate initiative
- Demonstrates competence in own area of expertise
- Demonstrates understanding of client needs/expectations
- Ability to interact and communicate with client and keep them up-to-date
- Excellent communication skills
It would be beneficial for you to have some of the following:
- Regulatory/health law experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief. We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered based on merit alone.
Disability Support
We are a Disability Confident employer. If there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at hrteam@hilldickinson.com should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.
Pre‑employment Checks
All successful candidates will be subject to a standard pre‑employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of all checks.
Application Notice
Due to high response levels we may expire any of our vacancies prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Paralegal (Secondment) - Healthcare & Public Law in Manchester employer: Hill Dickinson LLP
Hill Dickinson is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Paralegal in the Healthcare and Public Law Team, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training while contributing to meaningful legal work for the NHS in the vibrant locations of Preston and Manchester.
