Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Coventry

Salary c£25k - negotiable dependant on experience

This position is working for a leading, well-established, multi-office, Legal 500-listed law firm, with an enviable reputation in the field of Clinical Negligence.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a very busy, well-regarded, highly experienced Clinical Negligence team and work alongside/be mentored by a Partner who has a wealth of clinical negligence experience, and is listed in the Legal 500.

The role will involve:

Providing support to a team of senior Clinical Negligence Fee Earners
Pre-screening new cases, with a view to building up your own caseload in the longer-term
Speaking to potential new clients, by telephone to ascertain the nature of their injury
Attending home visits to take further details
Presenting potential claims to fee earners
Conducting legal research and due diligence in relation to clients and cases
Opening new files
Drafting legal documents
Attending hearings
Dealing with clients' enquiries

Suitable candidates will have:

A law degree and ideally LPC or part-CILEx qualification
Previous clinical negligence experience (personal injury experience will also be considered)
Sound knowledge of Civil Procedures

This is a full time permanent job which is fully office-based.

Benefits include:

Free on-site parking
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid leave at Christmas
Your birthday off from your second year of employment
Company pension scheme
Death in service benefits, 3x annual salary
Private health insurance
Company sick pay
Free beverages
A calendar of social events throughout the year
Staff discounts on conveyancing and wills
Excellent prospects for long term career progression

Please note: Own transport is essential due to office location. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions

About Talentwise

Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

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