Thompsons Solicitors

Paralegal

Thompsons Solicitors
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNottingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,495 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical negligence caseloads, conducting liability investigations, and reviewing medical records while ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks. Proficient in utilizing electronic case management systems and IT applications to produce high-quality work efficiently.

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Clinical Negligence Claims KnowledgeCivil Procedure Rules (CPR) FamiliarityPre-Action Protocols FamiliarityElectronic Case Management Systems CompetenceInterpersonal Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a high-quality and varied clinical negligence caseload
  • Conduct liability investigations
  • Review medical records
  • Instruct experts and Counsel
  • Attend client and witness meetings
  • Conduct legal research
  • Prepare disclosure
  • Attend court
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Produce high-quality work using case management systems, Word, and Excel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and the law applicable to the role
  • Familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols
  • Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
  • Familiarity with funding within the personal injury/clinical negligence field
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented approach
  • Passion for providing exceptional client care
  • Proficiency in IT applications
  • Competence using electronic case management systems
  • Availability to attend the Nottingham office for a final-stage interview on Wednesday 4th November or Monday 16th November if shortlisted
  • Successful completion of an online assessment if shortlisted

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
  • Life assurance
  • 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
  • Additional leave over Christmas
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised sports and social club
  • Annual travel and parking loans
  • Financial assistance for professional development

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Hard Skills
Liability InvestigationsLegal ResearchMedical Records ReviewDisclosure PreparationCourt Attendance
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationTeam-Oriented ApproachClient Care PassionAbility to Meet DeadlinesEfficient and Accurate Work
Tools & Technologies
Case Management SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelIT Applications
Industry Keywords
Personal Injury LawClinical NegligenceFunding in Personal InjuryCivil Procedure