Manchester
Paralegal – Medical Negligence Department Manchester Salary dependent on experience About Us Hudgell Solicitors has been fiercely committed to doing the right thing and to Righting Wrongs for more than 25 years. We believe that justice is for everyone, and that the very best representation should be available to all who need it. That is why we: fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice. Our firm is award-winning and highly acclaimed, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 law firms by The Times for five consecutive years. About the Role What you will be doing We are looking for a motivated Paralegal to join our Medical Negligence Department in our Manchester Office. The successful candidate will provide vital support to colleagues in handling complex and sensitive clinical negligence claims, from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a friendly team of clinical negligence professionals, working closely with clients, experts and counsel on high-profile. Learn more about the success stories of ___. What you will need We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity and are looking for individuals with the following experiences, qualifications, and personality traits. We are eager to hear from a diverse range of candidates and encourage you to showcase your best qualities. In the role you will need: • Experience of working on medical negligence claims., • Have a Law Degree and/or at least 1 year of experience in a paralegal/legal assistant role., • Commitment to delivering excellent client care/ service., • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion, • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems., • Ability to use your initiative, work independently, input ideas and help develop the company., • Ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike. Working at Hudgell Solicitors What we offer At Hudgell Solicitors, we’re a law firm that are passionate about our people which is why we have a benefits package that reflects how much we care about our colleagues! Here is what makes us stand out: • Competitive salary and bonus scheme., • Generous holiday entitlement to include additional leave for long service, holiday purchase scheme and you get to celebrate your birthday on us., • Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment., • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Our Values Joining Hudgell Solicitors is a commitment to our ethos: you will be wholly committed to fighting for our clients, our people, and our communities. We are proud to be ‘refreshingly down to earth’, and we are committed to providing our clients with clear, easily understood advice; but that is only part of our promise. Don’t take our word for it, hear from some of the people who we have worked with about their experiences with our colleagues. Where you’ll be working Manchester You will be working at our office in St Peter’s Square which is in the heart of Manchester. The office, which is managed by WeWork offers a range of amenities such as a comfortable lounge area and conference rooms to meet any requirements. Enjoy free drinks, barista services and dedicated wellness area with a monthly schedule of events for colleagues. Plus, if sport and camaraderie are what you’re looking for, our office also has its own weekly run club seeing colleagues get together and keep fit together after work. While we have a fantastic working environment in our office, we also value our colleagues' work-life balance and offer hybrid and flexible working options.