Clinical Negligence Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading law firm in the recruitment of a Clinical Negligence Paralegal. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks and provide integral support. Responsibilities will include; * Handling enquiries from both existing and potential clients including taking initial instructions. * Responsible for collating / summarising all new enquiries received. * Assisting and supporting fee earners within the department on other areas of work including research, document production, client liaison and file management. * Reviewing and assessing medical records to establish the viability of potential claims as directed. * Assisting with the department’s vetting process for new enquiries. * Undertaking defined file management tasks including analysing files and creating chronologies, identifying missing records/notes and reordering files and; providing file analysis/investigation within set timescales. * Responsible for arranging the departments new enquiry meeting on a weekly basis * Processing new enquiries in accordance with established procedures of good practice. Previous experience working within a legal setting (ideally within a clinical negligence or personal injury team) is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate: * Strong client care skills * A confident and empathetic personality * The ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team * Excellent interpersonal skills * Excellent attention to detail * An organised, pro-active, personable approach Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment