Paralegal - Regulatory Healthcare
Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by DWF Law LLP
Due to continued growth, DWF are seeking an experienced and proactive Paralegal to join our highly regarded Health Care team.
The team is recognised for its specialist industry expertise and for delivering high quality, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, including private sector organisations, local authorities and the NHS.
You will work within a team handling a broad and varied caseload, including healthcare regulatory matters (defending healthcare professionals before regulators), disciplinary work, inquest law, medico legal advisory work, criminal matters, and some clinical negligence cases.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on behalf of leading insurers, managing high quality, mid to high value work within a supportive and ambitious team.
This role can be based any of our UK offices including Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol or London. The role is hybrid so access to one of these offices is essential.
Responsibilities- Support senior team members on a varied caseload of healthcare regulatory matters, disciplinary cases and inquests.
- Assist with the management of non-claims matters under supervision.
- Prepare chronologies, draft correspondence, and review medical records.
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and experts.
- Conduct legal research and maintain case management systems.
- Prepare bundles for hearings and conferences.
- Attend client meetings and case conferences as required.
- Monitor and diarise court dates, deadlines, and key tasks.
- Complete MI and prepare for client audits.
- Previous and tangible experience handling a caseload in your own right, or assisting senior team members, preferably including defendant regulatory healthcare cases.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Confidence in dealing with medical records and legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., Visualfiles).
- Team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us.
Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well being programs.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
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