Paralegal - Health Litigation at Hill Dickinson

The role

Hill Dickinson is seeking a Paralegal - Health Litigation for their Manchester office. This role will support solicitors in managing health law cases, with a focus on clinical negligence for NHS Resolution, and offers opportunities for client secondments.

What you'll do

Support solicitors with management of their cases
Attend conferences, settlement meetings, and court
Assist in drafting witness statements and court documents
Assist solicitors with the running of clinical negligence cases for NHS Resolution
Instruct experts and obtain factual evidence from witnesses
Drafting Letters of Responses for review by solicitors
Updating clients and taking responsibility for meeting deadlines
Undertake client secondments, including with local NHS Trusts

What we're looking for

Prior experience within a similar role, successfully supporting solicitors with proactive case management

The ability to work independently in addition to as part of a team

Ability to deliver technically accurate and appropriate advice to clients

Ability to work to deadlines and run an effective diary system

Adheres to guidelines and procedures

Demonstrates understanding of client needs/expectations

Ability to interact and communicate with client and keep them up-to-date

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

Shows commercial awareness in understanding of the market and sector

Some prior experience in clinical negligence· nice to have

Benefits

Flexibility is an established part of our culture

Happy to consider flexible working opportunities and welcome conversations about individual requirements throughout the recruitment process

Basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service

Hiring contacts

hrteam@hilldickinson.com

Paralegal - Health Litigation