Paralegal – healthcare litigation – Leeds/Harrogate
About Hempsons
With 250 staff and lawyers working across our four offices nationwide, Hempsons is a leading law firm for the health and social care, charity, education and social enterprise sectors. We help clients overcome a constantly evolving list of challenges. This is a time of change and opportunity for our clients, as highlighted by recent investment into the NHS and the sharpening focus on innovation, technology, integration, new ways of working and efficiency.
Our aim is to provide outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible client outcomes whilst nurturing a culture that makes us a “great place to work”.
Role
Paralegal in the healthcare litigation team working on a range of defendant clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. This position will allow you to experience and work on all aspects of clinical negligence litigation covering a wide range of medical fields.
The role involves obtaining and reviewing medical records; instructing experts and advising clients on key liability issues. Opportunities are also available to assist qualified solicitors with the preparation of court documents, liaison with witnesses and experts; organising and attending conferences; attending settlement meetings & mediations and undertaking research.
Your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Running your own caseload of pre-action claims;
- Assisting solicitors/associates/partners with cases in litigation;
- Undertaking a wide range of tasks to help support the progression of cases.
Skills and Competencies
You will have:
- A law degree 2:1 or above;
- A genuine interest in this area of law;
- Excellent organisational skills and IT skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work within a team and independently;
- Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met;
- An appreciation of the need to comply with internal and client data security guidelines.
Contact us
If you’re interested in joining Hempsons, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for an advertised role, or to express your interest in future opportunities, please send your CV to recruitment@h-f.co.uk
Even if there isn’t a current vacancy that matches your experience, we still encourage you to get in touch. A member of our Recruitment team will review your details and come back to you if a suitable opportunity arises.