Clinical Negligence Paralegal Leicester.

Why join Nelsons?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with offices in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

We look to empower our clients, to give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through the complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

The role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic paralegal to join one of the top-rated specialists in the UK, as recommended by The Legal 500 as a tier one team. The focus of the role will be to assist senior fee earners in all types of clinical negligence casework. Previous experience of working within clinical negligence would be ideal, however, a background in medical/healthcare would also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to apply their legal skills and experience in a demanding yet supportive team environment. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of:

• Preparing, scheduling, and organising relevant documentation
• Helping senior fee earners investigate and progress their cases, and
• Dealing with clients both by phone or in person

To be successful in applying for such a role, you must be a team player who possess excellent client care skills, be technically strong with an eye for detail and have the ability to communicate effectively. You must also be reliable, organised, and able to work in a busy environment, as well as possessing excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

As part of your personal development within this role you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support, and a host of benefits.