Healthcare Paralegal

at  Weightmans

ABOUT YOU

You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Post issue defendant PI experience is desirable
• Experience of handling fast track EL/PL or Clinical Negligence claims in own name
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales
• Ability to work to client SLA and KPIs
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent written and organisation skills
• Excellent time management skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, personal injury, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law and mental health.
The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve.
The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work.

To assist senior case handlers to manage post-litigated EL/PL/Clinical Negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. Primary responsibility is to work with senior fee earners on their cases – tasks include;

• Drafting letters of approach/instruction to experts, instructing counsel, seeking records, preparing chronologies, tracing and interviewing witnesses, collating disclosure and liaising with the CRU.

• Role to include potentially handling own caseload of fast track EL/PL and/or Clinical Negligence claims

• Completing client MI procedures/databases
• Achieve set financial and chargeable hours targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role

You will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Post issue defendant PI experience is desirable
• Experience of handling fast track EL/PL or Clinical Negligence claims in own name
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales
• Ability to work to client SLA and KPIs
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent written and organisation skills
• Excellent time management skill