Paralegal - Clinical Negligence

Paralegal – Clinical Negligence
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA – hybrid working available following an initial training period (2–3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Or an experienced paralegal ready to develop your career further?
Would you like to be part of a specialist Clinical Negligence team making a real difference to clients’ lives?
How about working for a well-respected, Sunday Times Best Place to Work firm that genuinely invests in your career and development?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Paralegal within our Clinical Negligence team, you will support solictors in handling a varied caseload of complex and sensitive matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and supportive team, where you will gain exposure to high-quality litigation work while developing your legal knowledge and practical skills.

You will play a key role in supporting case progression and ensuring excellent client care throughout the lifecycle of each matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting solictors with the day-to-day management of clinical negligence files
• Communicating with clients via telephone, email, and written correspondence
• Preparing funding documentation
• Requesting, reviewing, and managing medical records
• Preparing instructions to experts and counsel
• Drafting legal documents, including letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss, and court documents
• Preparing electronic bundles for conferences, hearings, and trials
• Arranging and attending conferences and meetings where appropriate
• Recording time accurately and supporting fee earners in meeting deadlines and targets
• Maintaining accurate records via the case management system and diary management
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and firm policies
• Supporting wider team activities, including administrative tasks and collaboration with colleagues

To find out more about the work of our Clinical Negligence team, please click here.

About You

We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in clinical negligence work
• Manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail
• Work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and stakeholders
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Maintain excellent levels of organisation and time management

Essential

You will need:

• A Law degree (minimum 2:1)
• GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills and ability to use case management systems
• A proactive and professional approach to work

Desirable

It would be beneficial, though not essential, if you also have:

• Previous legal work experience (clinical negligence or personal injury preferred, with a good understanding of the litigation process)
• Experience preparing legal documents or bundles

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award-winning, top-150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development, and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Discover more about what it’s like to work for us here – and hear from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, about our culture and values here.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package.

• Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Early monthly pay scheme
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
• Wellbeing 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

• Service-length conditions apply