Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

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.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

Position

Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Location

Dock Street, Leeds, with occasional visits to other offices/Hybrid

Responsible to

Partner in Charge

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

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 learning 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.
• Obtain and prepare 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 the 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.