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DAC Beachcroft

Paralegal – Clinical Risk

DAC Beachcroft

. Assist the team with pre-litigation and litigated defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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
  • 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 would be highly desirable but is 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