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    SJP Law is a well-established and respected law firm, providing expert legal services to individuals and businesses. Our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams are dedicated to securing justice for clients who have suffered due to medical mistakes or serious injury. We pride ourselves on delivering a compassionate and professional service while achieving the best possible outcomes. We have an enviable reputation for high quality complex work and are proud to be ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partner directories.

    SJP Law’s ‘one firm’ culture enables all employees to feel part of a welcoming and inclusive environment. We believe in partnership and teamwork, both with our clients and with our staff.

    The role

    An excellent opportunity for a Paralegal has arisen within our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury team in Hull. Our team focus on complex, high value serious injury and medical negligence claims together with providing help and support to individuals suffering life-changing injuries.

    You will work closely with experienced lawyers and receive valuable training to develop your knowledge and skills on a broad range of clinical negligence and personal injury files. Over time, you will be responsible for some of your own cases, with supervision and support.

    This role would suit a law graduate with a keen interest in developing a career in life-changing injuries or an experienced personal injury / clinical negligence paralegal looking for a new challenge.

    Duties will be varied but may include

    • Supporting fee earners on complex, challenging and high value cases
    • Drafting documents and correspondence, including witness statements
    • Preparing and updating case files
    • Sorting medical records and preparing court bundles
    • Liaising with clients and third parties both face to face and on the telephone
    • Using our bespoke IT systems to deal with client matters and to record your activities

    The successful candidate

    • Experience in clinical negligence or personal injury is an advantage, but not essential
    • Must have an LLB or equivalent degree.
    • IT competent
    • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
    • Self-motivated with a professional approach to work
    • Empathetic approach and strives for excellence in client care
    • Flexible ‘can do’ attitude

    The offer

    In exchange for your hard work and commitment, we offer:

    • A competitive salary
    • The opportunity to share in the firm’s success through team and firm-wide reward schemes
    • Excellent training and development opportunities, including the potential to progress onto a training contract and further develop your career through our career progression framework.
    • A supportive and friendly working environment
    • An enjoyable work experience and social events

    This role will be based in our Hull office.