Role: IMC Paralegal

Location: London Bridge

Salary: £32K

About the job

We are recruiting for a paralegal in the injury and medical claims team. You will play a crucial role in supporting a small but well-established, specialised, Tier 1 legal directory team handling clinical/medical negligence claims, in which patients allege harm due to substandard medical care.

Job Responsibilities:

You will assist in all aspects of a busy and interesting caseload to include:

• Meeting with new clients to discuss their case and their concerns to support them through the litigation process.
• Conducting initial case assessments and client interviews to gather relevant information and documentation and taking instructions.
• Preparing funding and costs documentation.
• Visiting witnesses, note-taking and drafting witness statements for review and further discussion.
• Collating and reviewing medical records from various sources to include GPs, treating hospitals and other medical providers.
• Instructing a range of experts, to include liability medical experts and quantum medical and non-medical experts throughout the claim.
• Attending conferences with Counsel, note taking, reporting on next steps and conducting follow-up tasks.
• Organising other items of disclosure clearly and methodically for reference throughout the case.
• Preparing for Court hearings and trials, attending either alongside Counsel or your supervising Partner, note-taking and conducting follow-up tasks.
• Regular contact with clients in setting up medical assessments and ensuring their safe travel to and from appointments.
• Liaising with case managers to assist with the provision of timely and high-quality rehabilitation after serious injury.
• Supporting clients with referrals for benefits advice to ensure their maximum entitlement and setting up of personal injury trusts to safeguard damages.
• All aspects of the costs recovery process.
• All aspects of litigation file management.
• Assisting in the presentation of work in department and team meetings.

Job skills and qualifications:

• A law degree, or equivalent experience in a legal environment, is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to seriously injured clients who may have suffered trauma or distress.
• Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
• Must adopt a “can-do” approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately.
• Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player.
• Must reflect the firm’s culture in your presentation internally and externally.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with case management systems and standard office software.

Future Progression:

• It is possible to progress within the firm and undertake additional qualifications to become a solicitor or a legal executive.