Inquest assistant (paralegal grade) - 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;
- reviewing medical records;
- reviewing Serious Untoward Incident reports;
- drafting instructions to counsel;
- creating and updating bundles for counsel, witnesses, clients and courts;
- drafting pre-inquest advisory reports; and
- drafting post inquest advisory reports.
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;
- ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (but not essential);
- current/recent healthcare experience is preferred;
- experience of navigating medical records and identifying key documentation;
- proven experience of handling own caseload;
- good drafting skills;
- good communication skills;
- good administration skills; and
- basic IT skills.
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:
- are well organised;
- have good attention to detail;
- are proactive; 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. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 5 August 2014 and please note that we are only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.
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.
Salary:
£22,000
Job type:
Permanent
Commencing:
To start as soon as possible, taking into account notice period
Location:
London, SW19
Hours:
9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
