Paralegal

1 week ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

Paralegal - Healthcare Join to apply for the Paralegal role at Weightmans PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law and mental health. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work. To assist senior case handlers to manage pre and post issue Clinical Negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. Responsibilities Primary responsibility is to work with senior fee earners on their cases – tasks will include drafting letters of approach/instruction to experts, instructing counsel, seeking records, preparing chronologies, tracing and interviewing witnesses, collating disclosure and liaising with the CRU. Achieve set financial and chargeable hours targets. Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to. Comply with relevant policies and procedures. Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values. This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. About You Previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. Flexible approach to varied work and ability to adapt to different tasks. Post issue defendant Clinical Negligence experience is desirable. Experience of handling Clinical Negligence claims. Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability. Ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales. Ability to work to client SLA and KPIs. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Excellent written and organisational skills. If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For enquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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