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Position: Paralegal
Responsible to: Partner in Charge
Hours: 37 ½ hours per week
We are a leading local law firm with a successful and busy Clinical Negligence Team. We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented individuals to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Paralegal to work in our Clinical Negligence Department at Leeds, Dock Street.
About the Role
We are now seeking a dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our expanding Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading solicitors and partners on complex and often life-altering cases.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, empathy towards clients, and the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently. In return, you will gain invaluable experience in a supportive leaning environment, with career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated support to solicitors, fee earners, and partners.
- Assist with cases from initial client instructions through to conclusion and archiving, in line with Chadwick Lawrence’s procedures.
- Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with clients, medical experts, counsel, and other professionals.
- Take detailed notes during client meetings, conferences, and court attendances.
- Coordinate billing and disbursement processes in collaboration with our Accounts Team.
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Keep up to date with developments in clinical negligence law and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning.
- Contribute to the team’s business development initiatives.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A client-centred approach with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with empathy.
- Proactive, flexible, and adaptable with a positive attitude.
- Effective team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF software, and familiarity with legal case management systems is preferred.
Experience
- Previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar client-facing role, ideally within clinical negligence or litigation. This is preferred, but not essential.
- Graduate, preferably with a Law related degree and/or professional qualification such as the LPC.
We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.
*The following are trading names/styles of Chadwick Lawrence LLP, Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors, Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire’s Legal People, Chadlaw, Acclaim
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