Inquest assistant (paralegal grade)

Practice area: Clinical law department

The practice

Capsticks Solicitors LLP (“Capsticks”) is independently rated by The Legal 500 and Chambers Directory as London’s leading healthcare law firm. The firm acts for over 150 healthcare clients, including NHS Trusts and Health Authorities, regulatory bodies, charities and independent healthcare providers. The firm prides itself on being able to offer top quality work, excellent career prospects and a healthy work life balance in a supportive working environment.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to assist the busy inquest team. The main role and responsibilities will include (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-

• reviewing and drafting witness statements;
• liaison with the courts and witnesses;
• managing court deadlines;
• reviewing medical records;
• drafting instructions to counsel;
• creating and updating bundles for counsel, witnesses, clients and courts;

Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.

Candidate specification

Candidates should have:

• a genuine interest in clinical law;
• good communication and people skills;
• healthcare experience is preferred;
• experience of navigating medical records and identifying key documentation;
• ideally, proven experience of handling own caseload;
• good drafting skills;
• good administration skills; and
• basic IT skills.
• an LPC or BVC qualification is not essential;

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:

• are well organised;
• have good attention to detail;
• are proactive;
• reliable, and
• self-motivated.

Candidates should be available to start immediately, or as soon as possible, and if you are interested in applying for this position please apply via the vacancies section on our website at www.capsticks.com. 

Candidates should be aware:

• as part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and
• the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.

Capsticks is an equal opportunities employer

Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities and encouraging diversity in employment.  All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.