At a Glance
- Tasks: Support medical negligence claims from start to finish, ensuring client care and case preparation.
- Company: Respected legal practice in Northern Ireland with a focus on medical negligence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private health insurance, pension, and continuous professional development.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role based in Derry with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a growing department and make a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, strong organisation skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Office based, full time, permanent, £DOE plus private health insurance, pension and CPD.
The opportunity Signatus are partnering with a respected Northern Ireland legal practice to hire a Medical Negligence Paralegal. This hire will support the progression of medical negligence claims from opening through to conclusion and will have clear impact on client care, case preparation and solicitor effectiveness.
We are looking for someone with previous legal support experience who can bring structure, accuracy and care to a busy litigation environment.
What you will own:
- Keep medical negligence files organised, updated and moving through each stage of the claim
- Draft clear correspondence, legal documents and court papers for solicitor review
- Liaise professionally with clients, medical experts, healthcare providers and other parties
- Obtain, review and organise medical records and evidence so solicitors can make informed decisions
- Prepare briefs, chronologies and case summaries that help clarify complex medical and legal issues
- Manage diaries, appointments and court deadlines so key actions are completed on time
- Maintain accurate case management records and support compliance with internal procedures
- Build trust with clients by delivering a calm, professional and responsive standard of care
What we are looking for:
- Must have previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a law firm
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload support role
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail when handling documents, records and deadlines
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Ability to work independently while supporting solicitors and the wider team
Helpful but not essential:
- Previous exposure to medical negligence, personal injury or litigation files
- Experience preparing chronologies, briefs or evidence summaries
Why this role?
- Join a busy and growing medical negligence department with meaningful claimant work
- Gain hands on experience across medical records, expert evidence, court papers and client care
- Work closely with experienced solicitors and build deeper litigation skills
- Benefit from private health insurance, company pension and ongoing CPD
- Secure a full time, permanent role based in Derry
Locations
Medical Negligence Paralegal in Derry, Londonderry employer: Signatus Recruitment
Signatus offers an exceptional working environment for a Medical Negligence Paralegal in Derry, where you will play a vital role in supporting clients through their legal journeys. With a focus on professional development, the company provides private health insurance, a pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous professional development, all within a supportive and collaborative team culture that values accuracy and client care. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a growing department while making a meaningful impact on the lives of clients.
