Average Negligence Paralegal salary in City of London

Role: Clinical Negligence Paralegal Leading law firm looking to recruit talented and dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Department Background:Our Client's team offers sensitive and expert advice to bereaved families who have lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a ‘no win no fee’ claim for compensation. Their team is known for being caring and considerate; they go the extra mile for clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation. They deals with a range of Clinical Negligence including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental/ hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical / surgical negligence.Main Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence casesAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceManaging a challenging case-load of clients’ matters from inception to completionPreparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceAttending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required:Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Clinical Negligence mattersA strong academic background with a Law degreeAt least one year of legal experience in clinical negligence, working as a Paralegal or Legal Advisor.Clear understanding and application of Clinical Negligence and CPR LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading UK agency specialising in legal placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainees, Paralegals, and Support Staff. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and UK laws, including CRB/DBS checks to confirm eligibility and suitability. By applying, you consent to Gemini Recruitment submitting your CV to the hiring company and accept our Terms, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers available on our website.

Role: Clinical Negligence Solicitor - City of LondonLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Department Background:Our Client's team offers sensitive and expert advice to bereaved families who have lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a ‘no win no fee’ claim for compensation. Their team is known for being caring and considerate; they go the extra mile for clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation. They deals with a range of Clinical Negligence including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental/ hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical / surgical negligence.Main Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsResponsible for all aspects of Clinical Negligence work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court. including excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and protocolsAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceDrafting schedules of lossReviewing Medical RecordsMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.Key Skills Required:2 - 5 years of PQE in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Law, with a proven track record of managing complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantageProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of Clinical Negligence work and have the ability to service privately funded casesExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document.This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading UK agency specialising in legal placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainees, Paralegals, and Support Staff. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and UK laws, including CRB/DBS checks to confirm eligibility and suitability. By applying, you consent to Gemini Recruitment submitting your CV to the hiring company and accept our Terms, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers available on our website.

Role: Experienced Clinical Negligence ParalegalDuncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Clinical Negligence Department Background:Our team offers sensitive and expert advice to bereaved families who have lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a ‘no win no fee’ claim for compensation. Our team is known for being caring and considerate; they go the extra mile for our clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation. Our team deals with a range of Clinical Negligence including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental/ hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical / surgical negligence. Main Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence casesAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceManaging a challenging case-load of clients’ matters from inception to completionPreparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceAttending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required:Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Clinical Negligence mattersA strong academic background with a Law degreeAt least one year of legal experience in clinical negligence, working as a Paralegal or Legal Advisor.Clear understanding and application of Clinical Negligence and CPR LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer:Competitive salaryA fantastic supportive teamExcellent progression opportunitiesSupport for appropriate legal awards/recognitionThe recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.