Paralegal – Clinical Negligence; Birth Injury

Paralegal – Clinical Negligence (Birth Injury)

Location:

Leeds/Hybrid 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.

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.

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with NI-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
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• 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.
• Assist with setting up new cases and delivering funding explanations to new clients.
• Assist solicitors with all aspects of pre- and post-issue litigation procedures, including disclosure, witness evidence, expert instruction, and trial preparation
• Arranging conferences with counsel
• 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.
• 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,
• Understanding of clinical negligence law, with a desire to work on cases relating to 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…