About This Role
This Clinical Negligence Paralegal role involves managing a high-quality and varied caseload within a supportive and ambitious environment. It suits a motivated and driven paralegal with a genuine interest in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, eager to develop their skills and build a successful career.
Responsibilities
- Work across all areas of cases including liability investigations
- Review medical records
- Instruct experts and Counsel
- Conduct client and witness meetings
- Perform legal research
- Prepare disclosure
- Attend court
- Produce high-quality work, utilising case management systems, Word, and Excel
Requirements
- Knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and applicable law
- Familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and funding within the personal injury/clinical negligence field
- Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Passion for providing exceptional client care
- Proficiency in IT applications
- Competence in using electronic case management systems
Benefits
- 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
Important Details
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026
- Team: 2 vacancies available
Application Process
- Include a cover letter or personal statement (strongly encouraged)
- Complete an online assessment if shortlisted
- Attend a final stage interview in the Nottingham office on Wednesday 4th November or Monday 16th November if selected after assessment
About the Company
Thompsons Solicitors specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
