We are seeking a paralegal to join our Chambers band 1 ranked Manchester Clinical Negligence team. This role offers the opportunity to support partners across a broad range of clinical negligence matters while working alongside experienced practitioners in a highly regarded claimant practice.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts clients and their families' lives while developing your expertise in a highly specialised area of law
Essential
What you'll bring
- Excellent academic background with relevant legal qualifications (e.g. degree in law or conversion course).
- Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant clinical negligence department and passionate about providing access to justice to all.
- Demonstrable experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems, Outlook).
- Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work in an organised and methodical manner and ability to manage own workload.
- Proven ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
Desirable
- Relevant experience as a paralegal.
- Relevant experience in clinical negligence.
- Relevant experience in drafting clear and concise legal notes and correspondence.
- Experience in sorting and reviewing medical and financial records.
Please note the full job description can be downloaded from our website listing.
About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full time worker)
- 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Life assurance 4 x salary
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Electric car scheme
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Paralegal, Clinical Negligence in Manchester employer: Leigh Day
At Leigh Day, we pride ourselves on being a leading claimant law firm that champions access to justice for all. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities to engage in meaningful cases that make a real difference in people's lives. With a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working, generous leave, and enhanced family pay, we ensure our employees are well-supported both personally and professionally.
