Medical Negligence Paralegal
Derry
Office based, full time, permanent
£DOE plus private health insurance, pension and CPD
The opportunity
Signatus are partnering with a respected Northern Ireland legal practice to hire a Medical Negligence Paralegal. This hire will support the progression of medical negligence claims from opening through to conclusion and will have clear impact on client care, case preparation and solicitor effectiveness.
We are looking for someone with previous legal support experience who can bring structure, accuracy and care to a busy litigation environment.
What you will own
• Keep medical negligence files organised, updated and moving through each stage of the claim
• Draft clear correspondence, legal documents and court papers for solicitor review
• Liaise professionally with clients, medical experts, healthcare providers and other parties
• Obtain, review and organise medical records and evidence so solicitors can make informed decisions
• Prepare briefs, chronologies and case summaries that help clarify complex medical and legal issues
• Manage diaries, appointments and court deadlines so key actions are completed on time
• Maintain accurate case management records and support compliance with internal procedures
• Build trust with clients by delivering a calm, professional and responsive standard of care
What we are looking for
Must have
• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a law firm
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload support role
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail when handling documents, records and deadlines
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Ability to work independently while supporting solicitors and the wider team
Helpful but not essential
• Previous exposure to medical negligence, personal injury or litigation files
• Experience preparing chronologies, briefs or evidence summaries
Why this role?
• Join a busy and growing medical negligence department with meaningful claimant work
• Gain hands on experience across medical records, expert evidence, court papers and client care
• Work closely with experienced solicitors and build deeper litigation skills
• Benefit from private health insurance, company pension and ongoing CPD
• Secure a full time, permanent role based in Derry
Process
Face to face meeting – 1 hour
Applications close Tuesday 30 June at 12pm or sooner depending on shortlist.
How to apply
Send your MS Word CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble LLB who will confidentially discuss the company and role with you. E: fionntan@signatus.co.uk
M: +44 7982 608 069. If the role is not relevant, you can check out some of our other advertised positions on our website www.signatus.co.uk
or get in touch to discuss other market opportunities we have available.
