Paralegal; Clinical Negligence

Location:

Manchester / Hybrid

We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Fletchers Group is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Paralegal to join our Clinical Negligence team.

As a Paralegal in the Clinical Negligence team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our solicitors and senior solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Your responsibilities will involve the running of a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial, always under supervision and in line with current company policies and legal requirements. You will accept delegated tasks on other similar cases as directed by the Senior solicitor, conduct legal research, draft documents, liaise with clients, medical experts and other professionals to assist the team in settling the cases.

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, and long‑service award of 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on Linked In)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

• Ensure the delivery for yourself of all KPI targets set by the firm.
• Ensure cases are progressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner.
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third‑party solicitors and insurers as directed.
• Deal with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures under supervision in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Ensure all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.
• Accurate time recording.
• Maintain client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
• Report to Senior Lawyer as required.
• Assist in the collection and collating of medical records.
• Prepare client documents such as witness statements.
• Deal with a caseload of Clinical Negligence cases in the early stages and assist team members with tasks.

• Desire to work in this area of law and preferably some experience.
• Graduate, preferably with a Law‑related degree and/or professional qualification such as LPC, route to BAR or CILEX.
• Desire and ability to take direction and supervision from a team leader.
• Proven legal and forensic skills.
• Good research skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent people skills and service ethos.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client care skills.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.

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