Paralegal- dental claims (Healthcare Litigation)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Hempsons
With 250 staff and lawyers working across our five offices nationwide, Hempsons is a leading law firm for the health and social care, charity, education and social enterprise sectors. We help clients overcome a constantly evolving list of challenges. This is a time of change and opportunity for our clients, as highlighted by recent investment into the NHS and the sharpening focus on innovation, technology, integration, new ways of working and efficiency.
Our aim is to provide outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible client outcomes whilst nurturing a culture that makes us a “great place to work.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Paralegal to join our Dental Litigation team.
This role will enable you to manage your own caseload of MDU dental claims. You will work on a wide variety of complex defendant claims covering all aspects of medical practice. You will also have the opportunity to assist Associates and Partners with other high value claims and work on other clinical related litigation.
Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Pre-action investigation of claims
- Litigation & costs management
- Interviewing clinicians and drafting witness statements
- Instructing medical experts
- Multi-party litigation
- ADR & mediation
- Preparation for and attendance at trials.
Skills and Competencies:
A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence, Medical Law more specifically Dental.
Experience of managing your own caseload with supervision
Excellent organisational skills and IT skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work within a team and independently;
Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met;
An appreciation of the need to comply with internal and client data security guidelines.
Hempsons is an equal opportunities employer.
Hempsons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only.
Hempsons is an agile firm and is open to conversations about flexible/hybrid working
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal- dental claims (Healthcare Litigation) roles across Hempsons's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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