Keystone is a firm that was founded upon a desire to do things differently. The original concept was to build a law firm in which lawyers could focus on working with clients, free from management obligations and administrative distractions, whilst being helped by teams of people who are there to support them. The concept endures to this day.
Keystone Law is a multiple award-winning Top 50 UK firm that continues to make waves in the legal sector. Our lawyers are ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and in November 2020, we were names Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious The Lawyer Awards, the ultimate accolade in the legal profession. In January 2021, Keystone was also crowned Happiest Law Firm of the Year by RollOnFriday. Keystone lawyers are known to be some of the most satisfied and driven individuals in the legal profession.
The Healthcare team requires a Paralegal to assist in its burgeoning practice. The role presents significant opportunities for training, growth and development in a unique team at the forefront of healthcare litigation which has enjoyed significant success and acts for a wide range of clients (insurers, insureds, regulators, Royal Colleges, defence organisations, PCTs and medical professionals) on the defence side. The team draws on opportunities to act for Keystone’s wide client base, while keeping its sights firmly set on continuing to win new business in this rapidly evolving, most interesting area.
Working in a team environment, the role involves:
- Advising and representing healthcare professionals (and their medical indemnity insurers) in respect of clinical negligence claims made against a range of healthcare professionals including doctors, surgeons, nurses, dentists and allied health professionals;
- Advising and representing healthcare professionals in healthcare regulatory proceedings, before the GMC, GDC, HCPC, NMC and other healthcare regulators;
- Providing medico-legal guidance and early pre-action assistance for members of medical indemnity insurance schemes, including in the Caribbean;
- Providing policy coverage advice to insurers in the healthcare sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on behalf of leading insurers handling quality mid- to high-value work. For the right candidate, it offers the opportunity for development based on performance.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Experience of healthcare litigation is essential (defendant clinical negligence claims and/or healthcare regulatory cases – experience of both is preferred)
- Experience of insurance would be beneficial, but is not essential
- Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles, case law and topics
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Motivation and a strong work ethic
- Confidence, resilience and tenacity
- An ability to work pro-actively and demonstrate initiative without constant direction, albeit under close supervision
- Strong organisational skills
If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience for which we are looking and would enjoy working for an expanding and forward-thinking law firm, then please get in touch today.
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Alternatively, please email your CV and a covering note to the recruitment team, marking your email “Healthcare Paralegal” in the subject line.