Irwin Mitchell
Paralegal - Medical Negligence (6309)
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Role: Paralegal – Medical Negligence Team
About the Role
As a Paralegal within our Medical Negligence team, you will join a team led by Lindsay Tomlinson, Partner, supporting several case handlers within the team. You’ll play a key role in supporting complex, high-value claims while delivering an exceptional client experience. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of medical negligence matters, working closely with clients, experts, and Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Acting as a first point of contact for new and existing clients, taking initial instructions and gathering key information with empathy and professionalism.
- Supporting fee earners in the day-to-day management of cases, ensuring files progress efficiently and in line with procedural and regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with the investigation of claims, including obtaining, reviewing, and organising medical records and other key evidence.
- Liaising with medical experts, Counsel, and other third parties, and supporting the organisation of conferences and meetings.
- Preparing documentation to support litigation processes, including court bundles and instructions to Counsel.
- Assisting with hearing preparation, and where appropriate, attending court hearings and conferences.
- Maintaining accurate case management records, time recording, and supporting the achievement of team financial and performance targets.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to team objectives, sharing knowledge and supporting a positive team culture.
- Keeping up to date with developments in medical negligence law and practice, undertaking relevant training as required.
- Supporting wider business development and client engagement activities, where appropriate.
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Essential Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and confidently engage with clients in sensitive situations.
- Demonstrable empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence, particularly when supporting clients through complex and often distressing experiences.
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling documentation and evidence.
- A collaborative team player, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
- A positive, enthusiastic and ‘can-do’ approach, with a willingness to learn and develop quickly.
Desirable Criteria
Nice to have:
- Previous experience or exposure to medical negligence/clinical negligence work.
- Experience gained within a legal or professional services environment, such as a law firm, legal clinic, medical, or similar setting.
- Familiarity with litigation processes, including document preparation, evidence gathering, or court procedures.
- Experience liaising with clients, experts, or third parties in a professional setting.
- A clear interest in developing a long-term career in medical negligence.
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Key Benefits
Here’s what we offer:
- 25 days of holiday as standard, plus bank holidays. You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
- Generous and flexible pension schemes.
- Two paid volunteering days per year for causes of your choice.
- Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to ensure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme, providing more choice over a hybrid working model (subject to role, team, and client requirements).
We've been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!
Our Responsible Business
Our responsible business programmes are central to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our colleagues can flourish, comprised of several established inclusion network groups.
Additionally, our dedication to Social Responsibility, community investment activity, and tackling climate change is at the heart of our ethos. This is organised into four key strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment, and Our Pro Bono.
Employment Screening Process
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the Group’s employment screening process. This process helps ensure all new employees meet our standards relating to honesty and integrity, thereby protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
The process includes:
- Establishment of eligibility to work in the UK.
- Criminal record checks.
- Financial checks (conducted with our trusted third parties).
Every element of the screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Equality and Inclusion
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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