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Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

United Kingdom, Wigan · Job Posted January 08, 2026
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Job Description

As a Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence department, you’ll support solicitors handling complex and rewarding cases. You’ll assist with client care, prepare key legal documents, manage records, and help progress claims efficiently and to a high professional standard. You’ll be part of a supportive team that invests in your growth, with clear processes and supervision to help you thrive.

Job Responsibility

  • Advising and attending clients (telephone, email and letter)
  • Preparing funding documentation
  • Requesting, chasing and reviewing medical records
  • Drafting instructions to experts and counsel
  • arranging and attending conferences
  • Drafting letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documents
  • Preparing electronic bundles for conferences, hearings and trial
  • Using the case management system fully and working paperless (flow files, accurate diary)
  • Ensuring full GDPR and policy compliance
  • Supporting effective team working, including assisting/training colleagues, new business cover and new starter training where appropriate
  • Carrying out administrative duties (electronic bundling, saving/scanning correspondence)
  • Helping promote the department via social media and other channels

Requirements

  • Law degree (2:1 or above)
  • Maths and English GCSE (minimum C, 4 or equivalent)
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in clinical negligence or personal injury
  • Experience of using a case management system

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Early monthly pay scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working
  • Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
  • Well-being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
  • Will writing service*
  • Season ticket & travel support
  • Payroll giving scheme
  • Social events & clubs
  • Reward & recognition schemes
  • Internal referral scheme
  • Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme

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