Paralegal - Personal Injury

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Fieldfisher Full time

**A bit about the team...**

We require a Paralegal to join our highly regarded medical negligence team. This particular role will be working alongside Jenny Urwin, Partner and Head of our medical negligence team in Manchester. Jenny has extensive experience in all varieties of claimantmedical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claims including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. Jenny also specialises in wrongful birthclaims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from Jenny's wealth of experience in the clinical negligence field.

**What will the role involve...**
- Obtaining and reviewing medical records, preparing medical chronologies and organisation of medical records
- Liaising with clients and handling matters with appropriate sensitivity
- Witness interviewing and investigation
- Attending case conferences with counsel and expert witnesses and preparing notes
- Writing case reports as well as day-to-day correspondence
- Document control - maintaining accurate records and files
- Thorough preparation of documentation/cases to trial
- Evidence gathering research

**Some Key Skills**
- Strong academics and/or proven relevant medical background
- Previous experience as a Paralegal in personal injury or medical negligence would be advantageous

**What's in it for you**

Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gymdiscounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more.

Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you're inspired by fantastic skylineviews and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. And yes, we are all aboard the hybrid working bandwagon - our working pattern of hot-desking and flexibility, supported by a friendly concierge team, is our new normal. If you are stillnot convinced then the complimentary muffins, fresh fruit, and drinks & nibbles to kick off the weekend might help. For the active crowd, there is secure bike storage, and shower facilities.

We have also nailed the collaborative and fun side of things. Our team of 17 partners and 120 other fee earners and business support colleagues know how to enjoy themselves. Summer and Christmas parties, along with our Ministry of Fun (quiz nights, cakesales, sports teams, group activities etc), help team members to get to know each other and work together better. Check out our social media accounts to see for yourself

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