About the Role




Paralegal - Healthcare Litigation


Manchester




Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office following training. During the training period, attendance will be 4 days per week in the office.




Contract Type - Perm




About HF




People. Not just lawyers



Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience.




About the team



Paralegal in the healthcare litigation team working on a range of defendant clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. This position will allow you to experience and work on all aspects of clinical negligence litigation covering a wide range of medical fields.



The role involves obtaining and reviewing medical records; instructing experts and advising clients on key liability issues. Opportunities are also available to assist qualified solicitors with the preparation of court documents, liaison with witnesses and experts; organising and attending conferences; attending settlement meetings & mediations and undertaking research.




What you'll be doing

• Running your own caseload of pre-action claims;


• Assisting solicitors/associates/partners with cases in litigation;


• Undertaking a wide range of tasks to help support the progression of cases.


• Involved with secondments in legal teams within NHS Trusts

What do I need?

• A law degree


• A genuine interest in this area of law;


• Excellent organisational skills and IT skills;


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work within a team and independently;


• Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met;


• An appreciation of the need to comply with internal and client data security guidelines.

What's in it for you?



Apart from the competitive salary you'd expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We're committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.



You'll enjoy:

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme

• Life Insurance & Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services

• Pension Scheme

• Electric Car Scheme

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub

• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!

What next?



If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!



Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.