Trainee Paralegal - Bristol, United Kingdom - Lyons Davidson Solicitors

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Law graduate to work in a well-established and highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department on a full time basis in our Bristol or Cardiff office.

Purpose:
You will be responsible for managing a caseload covering a variety of medical injuries through all stages of the claim. You will also be involved in assisting solicitors and paralegals, as well as research and administration tasks.

Duties/responsibilities:

•Under supervision you will manage a case load and assist others on cases;

•Advise the client on the best course of action within the law;

•Make informed decisions with regards to quantum/liability;

•Effectively use the company's case management system;

•Effectively carry out the screening of clinical negligence claims to establish prospects at the earliest opportunity and in a proportionate manner;

•Participate in team meetings;

•Assist solicitors and paralegals;

•Undertake research and administration tasks.

Skills/Competencies required:
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated to work within clinical negligence. You need to have good organisational and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with clients and professionally with experts.

You will be a team player with strong written & verbal skills. Experience of managing your own caseload would be beneficial as well as a medical background or other relevant experience.

Education Required:
You will have a law degree, or equivalent experience and it would be advantageous to have completed the LPC (or equivalent) and have studied the clinical negligence elective.

Please can you submit a CV and covering letter which details your passion to work within clinical negligence.