Corporate & Commercial Law - Chadwick Lawrence LLP
Paralegal
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Chadwick Lawrence
Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.
Position: Paralegal
Location: Leeds, Dock Street
Responsible to: Partner in Charge
Hours: 37 ½ hours per week
Salary: Negotiable, dependant upon experience
We are a leading local law firm with a successful and busy Clinical Negligence Team. We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented individuals to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Paralegal to work in our Clinical Negligence Department at Leeds, Dock Street.
About The Role
We are now seeking a dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our expanding Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading solicitors and partners on complex and often life-altering cases.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, empathy towards clients, and the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently. In return, you will gain invaluable experience in a supportive learning environment, with career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated support to solicitors, fee earners, and partners.
- Assist with cases from initial client instructions through to conclusion and archiving, in line with Chadwick Lawrence’s procedures.
- Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with clients, medical experts, counsel, and other professionals.
- Take detailed notes during client meetings, conferences, and court attendances.
- Coordinate billing and disbursement processes in collaboration with our Accounts Team.
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Keep up to date with developments in clinical negligence law and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning.
- Contribute to the team’s business development initiatives.
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Key Skills and Competencies
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A client-centred approach with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with empathy.
- Proactive, flexible, and adaptable with a positive attitude.
- Effective team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF software, and familiarity with legal case management systems is preferred.
Experience
- Previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar client-facing role, ideally within clinical negligence or litigation. This is preferred, but not essential.
- Graduate, preferably with a Law related degree and/or professional qualification such as the LPC.
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