PI / Clinical Negligence Paralegal

PI / Clinical Negligence Paralegal

About the Opportunity

TSR Legal is seeking a motivated and organised Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join a legal team supporting clients pursuing personal injury and clinical negligence claims.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional with strong case management, communication and administrative skills to contribute to the successful progression of claims while delivering a high standard of client care.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide essential support to fee earners, assist with the day-to-day management of files and contribute to the effective running of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling new client enquiries and gathering relevant information to assess the merits of potential claims.
• Opening new files and ensuring accurate file management and record keeping.
• Advising and liaising with clients throughout the progress of personal injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Managing cases from inception through to resolution, including arranging medical records, expert appointments and instructions to counsel where appropriate.
• Drafting Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) documentation and other relevant legal paperwork.
• Managing claims through the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) portal, including submitting settlement packs, requesting interim payments and commencing Stage 3 proceedings where appropriate.
• Drafting legal documents, including Claim Notification Forms, Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim, Schedules of Loss, witness statements and interim applications.
• Arranging and attending conferences with clients, experts and counsel as required.
• Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of cases.
• Managing After the Event (ATE) insurance applications for personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring files are accurate, organised and regularly updated.
• Managing diaries and monitoring key dates, including court deadlines and limitation periods.
• Providing ongoing support to fee earners to ensure the effective progression and management of their caseloads.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills, take ownership of their workload and manage competing priorities effectively. You should be comfortable working across multiple systems, handling detailed information and consistently meeting deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in personal injury and/or clinical negligence work, ideally within a legal practice.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.
• The ability to follow instructions, use initiative and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good administrative skills and experience managing legal files and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to develop your legal career within the personal injury and clinical negligence sector, build on your case management experience and play an important role in supporting clients through often challenging circumstances.

Apply Now

If you have experience in personal injury or clinical negligence and are looking for your next career opportunity, TSR Legal would like to hear from you : 02920 388100 / Rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk