Senior Paralegal Clinical Negligence & Inquests

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Senior Paralegal Clinical Negligence & Inquests
Bristol Hybrid
Presented by TSR Legal
TSR Legal is proud to be working with a leading UK law firm who now have a brand new opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join its highly regarded Clinical Negligence and Inquests team. The team operate between offices, mainly Bath and Bristol and so the role can be based in either of these two locations.
This is an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful, high-quality work within a complex and rewarding area of law. You will play a key role supporting sensitive and often emotionally challenging cases involving serious injury, death, and recently bereaved families making a genuine difference to clients when they need it most.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Paralegal, you will support a broad range of case management and client-facing activities across both clinical negligence claims and inquest proceedings. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a Partner and a well-established team. The role offers strong exposure to fee-earning work, the chance to build your own caseload, and opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and progressive environment.
This position requires empathy, resilience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Client Service & Case Management
Undertake fee-earning work under supervision to progress clinical negligence claims and inquests
Assist on complex cases while developing your own caseload
Provide sensitive, high-quality support to clients, including bereaved families
Communicate effectively with clients and third parties via phone, email, letter and face-to-face
Draft witness statements, correspondence, letters of instruction and court documents
Attend conferences and court hearings (occasional overnight stays required)
Conduct effective legal research and present findings clearly
Escalate issues appropriately to supervising lawyers
Ensure compliance with risk management procedures
Complete associated administrative duties
Business Development & Growth
Support fee earners with marketing and business development activities
Attend BD events where appropriate
Promote the firm positively via social media
Maintain and update the CRM system
Represent the firm professionally with clients, referrers and third parties
Team & Culture
Provide proactive support to designated fee earners
Collaborate closely with team members and other departments
Help coordinate meetings, training and team activities
Contribute positively to team success and continuous improvement
Demonstrate initiative and suggest process improvements
Support an open, inclusive and collaborative culture
Financial & Operational Excellence
Accurately record time and work towards fee targets
Take ownership of efficient case management
Work proactively towards personal development goals
Embrace firm technology and systems
Ensure compliance with confidentiality, data protection and file management requirements
About You
Essential
Relevant legal work experience demonstrating the required skills
Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid Microsoft Office and IT skills
Ability to undertake supervised legal work using initiative
Genuine interest in clinical negligence/inquests work
Commitment to delivering outstanding client service
Desirable
LLB or CILEx qualification
Experience in clinical negligence, multi-track personal injury, inquests or similar areas
Ability to travel for hearings and inquests
Whats on Offer
The successful candidate will join a progressive Top 100 firm known for high-quality work and a collaborative culture.
Benefits include:
Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Discretionary bonus
Enhanced family leave
Group income protection
Regular salary reviews
Recruitment referral bonus
Career Development
This firm is committed to nurturing talent through a transparent Career Development Framework, mentoring initiatives, and structured learning programmes providing clear pathways for progression.
Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100 or apply below:

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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal;Legal

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