We require a Paralegal to join our highly regarded medical negligence team. This particular role will be working alongside Jenny Urwin, Partner and Head of our medical negligence team in Manchester. Jenny has extensive experience in all varieties of claimant medical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claim including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. Jenny also specialises in wrongful birth claims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from Jenny's wealth of experience in the clinical negligence field ahead of commencing your Training Contract with the firm. Responsibilities

• Obtaining and reviewing medical records, preparing medical chronologies and organising medical records
• Liaising with clients and handling matters with appropriate sensitivity
• Witness interviewing and investigation
• Attending case conferences with counsel and expert witnesses and preparing notes
• Writing case reports as well as day-to-day correspondence
• Document control - maintaining accurate records and files
• Thorough preparation of documentation/cases to trial
• Evidence-gathering research
  
  Strong academics and/or proven relevant medical background
• Previous experience as a Paralegal in personal injury or medical negligence would be advantageous
  
  Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.
Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries. We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley. Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role., "I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step. Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity." "Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent. The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job." Documents


• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. Our hybrid working model and open plan workspaces encourage a sense of camaraderie.
Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits Package: Our offering includes private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher for further information.
• Modern Office Space: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields, with views of the entire City.
• Training and Development: We'll give you bespoke support to develop your career with our people development and IT training teams.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and charity initiatives.
Inclusion at Fieldfisher: At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's recruitment team, who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Manchester ¦ Fieldfisher