Healthcare Paralegal at Weightmans

The role

Weightmans is seeking a Healthcare Paralegal to join its specialist Health Law team. This role is suitable for a paralegal with experience managing clinical negligence claims, supporting senior fee earners and working on behalf of clients like NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. The position is based in Birmingham, Liverpool, or Manchester.

What you'll do

Manage a liability investigation caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts
Work with senior fee earners on their cases
Draft letters of approach/instruction to experts
Instruct counsel
Seek records
Prepare chronologies
Trace and interview witnesses
Collate disclosure
Liaise with the CRU
Handle own caseload of clinical negligence claims
Complete 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

What we're looking for

Previous experience as a Paralegal running a caseload

Genuine and demonstrable interest in healthcare law

Experience of handling a high volume EL/PL/ RTA 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

Defendant PI experience is desirable· nice to have

Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to different tasks· nice to have

Benefits

Supportive environment in which to work

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