Paralegal
Role Overview
The paralegal is a member of the Legal Services team, supporting an in-house legal service across clinical and non-clinical matters.
The post holder works under qualified solicitors and manages claims, inquests, and legal advisory work of appropriate complexity.
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Role overview
The paralegal is a member of the Legal Services team, supporting an in-house legal service across clinical and non-clinical matters.
The post holder works under qualified solicitors and manages claims, inquests, and legal advisory work of appropriate complexity.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload and progress matters in accordance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
- Conduct legal and factual investigations, liaise with clinicians and managers, and prepare legal documentation.
- Support litigation and coronial proceedings and liaise with NHS Resolution, external solicitors, Counsel, and HM Coroner.
- Maintain accurate case-management records and identify matters requiring escalation.
- Assist with reports, identify lessons from claims and inquests, and support organisational learning and risk management.
- Support governance and procedural compliance, conduct legal research, respond to routine enquiries, and contribute to service improvement.
Relevant legal areas
- The role may develop expertise in clinical negligence, personal injury, employers’ liability, inquests, and healthcare law.
About the Trust
The NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group was formed on 1 November 2024.
The group provides general, emergency, and specialised hospital services across multiple Liverpool hospital sites.
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