Paralegal – Clinical Negligence; Birth Injury

Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Birth Injury) - Leeds

Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Birth Injury)

Hybrid working available
– with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. 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.

Fletchers Group have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Birth Injury Paralegal to join our specialist Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity to support families affected by life-changing birth injuries while working on complex, high-value claims. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting solicitors throughout the litigation process, managing medical records, liaising with clients and experts, preparing legal documentation, and helping to progress cases to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

This role is ideal for an empathetic and organised legal professional with a passion for delivering exceptional client care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable families.

• Assist with progressing complex and high-value birth injury cases in line with KPI targets and department objectives, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and sensitivity to client needs.
• Assist solicitors on catastrophic birth injury cases, ensuring that all matters are progressed efficiently, compassionately, and in accordance with best practice.
• Liaise with clients and their families, medical experts (including obstetric, midwifery, paediatric neurology, and neuropsychology specialists), Counsel, insurers, and other parties as directed.
• Manage all aspects of pre- and post-issue litigation procedures, including disclosure, witness evidence, expert instruction, and trial preparation, under supervision.
• Draft complex legal documents including witness statements with an emphasis on accuracy and technical detail.
• Prepare and manage trial and conference bundles, ensuring all materials are comprehensive, well-organised, and compliant with court directions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed file notes, case plans, and summaries to support proactive case management and team collaboration.
• Research complex legal and medical issues relating to liability and quantum on birth injury cases.
• Assist with costs preparation including disbursement schedules, costs instruction sheets, and budget tracking.
• Ensure the highest standard of client care, providing empathetic, professional, and responsive communication throughout the litigation process.

• Strong researching and drafting skills, with experience preparing complex legal documents in high-value clinical negligence cases.
• Thorough understanding of serious injury and clinical negligence law, particularly catastrophic birth injury.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability, capable of managing large volumes of complex evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive client communications with empathy and professionalism.
• Proven ability to analyse complex medical and legal issues, identify key evidential points, and assist in developing strong case strategies.
• IT literate, with proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management, able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced, high-value litigation environment.
• Prior experience within a serious injury, catastrophic injury, or clinical negligence team is essential.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to support client and court commitments.
• Strong teamwork and…