Paralegal - Medical Negligence (6309) in Birmingham

Your Role and What You’ll Be Doing

As a Paralegal within our Medical Negligence team, you will join a team led by Lindsay Tomlinson, Partner, supporting several case handlers. You’ll play a key role supporting complex, high‑value claims while delivering an exceptional client experience, gaining hands‑on exposure to a broad range of medical negligence matters and working closely with clients, experts and counsel.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for new and existing clients, taking initial instructions and gathering key information with empathy and professionalism.
• Support fee earners in the day‑to‑day management of cases, ensuring files progress efficiently and in line with procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the investigation of claims, including obtaining, reviewing and organising medical records and other key evidence.
• Liaise with medical experts, counsel and other third parties, and support the organisation of conferences and meetings.
• Prepare documentation to support litigation processes, including court bundles and instructions to counsel.
• Assist with hearing preparation and, where appropriate, attend court hearings and conferences.
• Maintain accurate case management records, time recording and support the achievement of team financial and performance targets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to team objectives, share knowledge and support a positive team culture.
• Keep up to date with developments in medical negligence law and practice, undertaking relevant training as required.
• Support wider business development and client engagement activities, where appropriate.

About You

Essential

• A Law degree (LLB or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and confidently engage with clients in sensitive situations.
• Demonstrable empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence, particularly when supporting clients through complex and often distressing experiences.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling documentation and evidence.
• A collaborative team player, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
• A positive, enthusiastic and “can‑do” approach, with a willingness to learn and develop quickly.

Desirable

• Previous experience or exposure to medical negligence / clinical negligence work.
• Experience gained within a legal or professional services environment, such as a law firm, legal clinic, medical or similar setting.
• Familiarity with litigation processes, including document preparation, evidence gathering or court procedures.
• Experience liaising with clients, experts or third parties in a professional setting.
• A clear interest in developing a long‑term career in medical negligence.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards of honesty and integrity, protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre‑employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, including criminal record and financial checks with trusted third parties. The screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.