Paralegal - Inquests and Inquiries

Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience. Hempsons Inquests and Inquiries Team provides legal advice, advocacy, training and support services to health, social care and charity sector clients. The team is highly rated and undertakes a range of complex and high-profile work in a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team in Leeds to undertake a range of work, with a primary focus on inquests. This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individual with a genuine interest in healthcare law. It is an opportunity to join a national team of experienced and supportive lawyers providing support and representation (including advocacy) in inquests, public inquiries and investigations. The team also undertakes a range of patient safety, learning and improvement work across the health sector.
Day to day liaison with clients, witnesses and coroner's officers
Disclosure exercises
Analysis and management of large volumes of evidence
Preparation of documents, including chronologies
Preparing bundles
Legal / medical research
Day to day file management, including arranging witness meetings
Attending meetings and court with file lawyer
Contributing to knowledge management, including training materials, and thematic analysis work
Collation of management information and measuring key performance indicators
Handle sensitive and confidential information and otherwise act in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Maintain good financial management, including time recording and billing

Previous healthcare experience welcomed but not essential
A law degree or similar legal experience
A genuine interest in healthcare, and specifically coronial law
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills, including working with Microsoft Office and PDF docs

25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
Pension Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

- We have a relaxed dress code; you can be yourself at work. - We offer hybrid working meaning you only have to come into the office once or twice a month, (after successfully completing your training). Although if you want to see us more, that's also fine! - We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, we are always looking to invest and grow our people. - If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you! - Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.
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