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I'm currently working with a well-established law firm that is looking to recruit a Paralegal - Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence to join their busy and supportive team. This is a varied opportunity offering hands-on experience across a broad range of personal injury and clinical negligence matters, with genuine scope for development. Key Responsibilities Supporting solicitors with a caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence claims Drafting correspondence, including letters of claim and witness statements Obtaining and reviewing medical records and other key evidence Liaising with clients, medical experts, insurers, and third parties Assisting with the preparation of court documents and trial bundles Managing case files and ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met Conducting legal research as required Providing general administrative support to the team About You A law degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification (preferred) Previous experience in personal injury or clinical negligence (desirable), including areas such as employer's liability, public liability, criminal injuries compensation, product liability, and related claims Experience using legal case management systems and relevant portals (desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems Ref S73 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Your new firmA stellar opportunity has arisen to join our leading international clients' clinical risk team in their rapidly growing Bristol office. With an international reputation, this firm has a global reach across their network of offices and is cementing their presence in the Bristol market. They are currently seeking an NQ-5 PQE Clinical Risk Solicitor to join their team in Bristol. The team work on a hybrid basis, with a mix of at-home and in-office working.Your new roleThis defendant clinical negligence role will see you handling a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work acting for a variety of clients, which may include work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers. You will be drafting legal documents, conducting face to face negotiations and mediation of claims, preparing cases for and adhering to court deadlines and engaging in direct client care, acting as first and primary contact for clients on a day to day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice. What you'll need to succeedYou will be a Clinical Risk Solicitor or Associate NQ-5 PQE, ideally with defendant experience, however applications are welcomed from good-quality claimant clinical negligence lawyers who are keen to make the move into defendant medical negligence work. The firm is also interested in hearing from bright, technically able solicitors with a personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law background who are looking to move into clinical negligence work. You will possess excellent relationship and client handling skills and will also be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues. Applications are welcomed from those looking to work full and part-time. Experience of an NHS Resolution panel firm would be desirable but is not essential. What you'll get in returnYou will have the opportunity to work for a national Clinical Risk market leader and a firm with both a global reach and significant presence in the Bristol market. You will receive a generous salary and good benefits package, together with ongoing career development support throughout your career.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk