We're looking for a proactive and client-focused Paralegal to join our Health & Social Care team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and meaningful matters, supporting clients across the health and social care sector while developing your legal skills in a growing and highly regarded practice area.




About the Role



As a Paralegal in our Health & Social Care team, you'll support fee earners on a wide variety of matters, including regulatory issues, inquests, safeguarding, and contractual work. You'll assist with case progression, legal research, and drafting, while gaining valuable exposure to complex and often high-profile work.



This role offers excellent hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop your legal knowledge within a supportive and collaborative team.




Your Responsibilities Will Include:



- Supporting fee earners with a range of health and social care matters, including regulatory, contractual, and contentious issues.

- Assisting with cases involving enforcement action, safeguarding matters, criminal investigations, and due diligence.

- Supporting preparation for Coroners' inquests, including document preparation and witness support.

- Assisting with professional disciplinary matters and investigations.

- Drafting legal documents including witness statements, representations, contracts, and correspondence.

- Conducting legal research and helping to develop practical, client-focused solutions.

- Attending meetings, hearings, and client discussions where appropriate.

- Managing delegated tasks and assisting with case progression.

- Responding to new client enquiries and supporting the promotion of the firm's services.

- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments within the health and social care sector.

- Supporting business development activities such as events, networking, and content creation.

- Building strong working relationships with colleagues across the firm.

- Ensuring compliance with firm-wide procedures, including AML and file management requirements.




What We're Looking For:

- Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment (paralegal experience desirable).

- A strong interest in health and social care law or regulatory work.

- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

- Analytical and proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop.

- A team player who collaborates effectively and builds strong relationships.

- High level of professionalism, discretion, and client focus.

- Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Flexible and adaptable, with a positive and enthusiastic approach.




What We Offer:



- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

- Pension scheme and life assurance.

- Access to flexible benefits.



- Excellent training and development opportunities.



- Exposure to complex and rewarding work within a specialist sector.

- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.



If you're looking to build your legal career in a meaningful and fast-paced area of law, we'd love to hear from you.