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Paralegal – Healthcare Litigation
Paralegal – Healthcare Litigation
Location: Leeds Work Arrangement: Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent (Perm)
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies. We specialise in legal expertise across the following sectors:
- Health and social care
- Charities
- Clinical negligence
- Professional support for medical practitioners
We support the NHS and organisations across the public, private, and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice built on deep sector knowledge and experience.
The Role: Healthcare Litigation Paralegal
As a Paralegal in the healthcare litigation team, you’ll work on a range of defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. This role offers hands-on experience across all aspects of clinical negligence litigation, covering a wide range of medical fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and reviewing medical records
- Instructing experts and advising clients on key liability issues
- Assisting qualified solicitors with:
- Preparation of court documents
- Liaising with witnesses and experts
- Organising and attending conferences
- Attending settlement meetings & mediations
- Conducting research
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Daily Duties:
- Running your own caseload of pre-action claims
- Assisting solicitors/associates/partners with cases in litigation
- Undertaking a broad range of tasks to support case progression
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A law degree (preferred but not always mandatory – relevant experience may also be considered)
- Genuine interest in healthcare litigation and clinical negligence
- Excellent organisational, IT, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong skills in planning, prioritising, and meeting deadlines
- An understanding of the importance of data security and compliance with internal and client guidelines
Benefits
Our competitive package reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and people-first approach. Enjoy:
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Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
Health & Wellbeing
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme and Digital GP services
- Flu & Eyecare Vouchers
Financial & Long-Term Security
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
Family Support & Inclusivity
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
Applying
If HF resonates with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV here ([insert link upon request]) to explore opportunities that match your experience and interests.
Even if no immediate role suits you, we’ll keep your details on file and reach out if future opportunities arise as part of our talent pipeline.
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