DAC Beachcroft

Paralegal – Clinical Risk

DAC Beachcroft
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical negligence claims, including liaising with experts and clients, drafting legal documents, and conducting thorough research. Strong ability to navigate complex legal issues with a client-focused approach while contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

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Clinical Negligence ExperienceDocument DraftingClient Relationship ManagementResearch SkillsCase Management System Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the team with pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts
  • Instruct experts and counsel
  • Liaise with witnesses
  • Arrange conferences
  • Draft documents
  • Undertake research
  • Deal with disclosure issues
  • Attend conferences and hearings with counsel when required
  • Adhere to client protocols and processes using the bespoke case management system
  • Contribute to non-fee-earning activities, including knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, and business development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous clinical negligence experience is highly desirable but not essential
  • Candidates with limited experience may be considered if they have strong academic qualifications, are practical and enthusiastic, have a strong sense of team, and a desire to learn
  • Ability to understand and work through complex issues
  • Demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an academic approach to legal issues
  • Highly client-focused
  • Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues and build strong relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
  • Reasonable adjustments available at any stage of the application, assessment, or interview process
  • Disability Confident Scheme employer

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Hard Skills
Document DraftingResearch SkillsDisclosure ManagementLegal AnalysisCase Management System Proficiency
Soft Skills
Client-FocusedTeam CollaborationProfessional CommunicationProblem-SolvingEnthusiasm for Learning
Industry Keywords
Clinical NegligenceNHS ResolutionNHS TrustsLitigationLegal Protocols