Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Our client is a national firm which has and is going thorugh periods of growth and they are looking for a further paralegal to join the renowned clinical negligence team

The role is based in Birmingham but with some occasional travel across the majority of offices and locations

Main responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive case progression service including helping to manage litigation timetables, deadlines, medical reports, appointments, etc
• Assist in evidence gathering to include medical reports, statements, other documentary evidence and experts' reports.
• To ensure that all work and the collected evidence is properly marshalled and recorded on the file, its source documented with full explanations and clear notes of work done and advice given.
• Take detailed witness statements as required both on and off site
• Research and preparation of legal papers.
• Be available to proactively advise as well as respond to clients and assist others involved in case preparation by telephone and in person
• To develop rapport with client's witnesses, Counsel and experts thereby assisting in delivering excellent client service

Skills and qualifications

• Degree and LPC or ILEX qualified.
• At least 6 months experience within a legal environment in a similar paralegal role, ideally within clinical negligence or litigation.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Self confidence and ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Good working knowledge of various applications - word, excel, outlook, digital dictation
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and remain calm under pressure and find solutions.
• A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail.
• Good organisational skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.