Senior Paralegal – Clinical Negligence & Inquests

Bristol – Hybrid

Presented by TSR Legal

TSR Legal is proud to be working with a leading UK law firm who now have a brand new opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join its highly regarded Clinical Negligence and Inquests team. The team operate between offices, mainly Bath and Bristol and so the role can be based in either of these two locations.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful, high-quality work within a complex and rewarding area of law. You will play a key role supporting sensitive and often emotionally challenging cases involving serious injury, death, and recently bereaved families — making a genuine difference to clients when they need it most.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Paralegal, you will support a broad range of case management and client-facing activities across both clinical negligence claims and inquest proceedings. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a Partner and a well-established team. The role offers strong exposure to fee-earning work, the chance to build your own caseload, and opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and progressive environment.

This position requires empathy, resilience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Case Management

• Undertake fee-earning work under supervision to progress clinical negligence claims and inquests
• Assist on complex cases while developing your own caseload
• Provide sensitive, high-quality support to clients, including bereaved families
• Communicate effectively with clients and third parties via phone, email, letter and face-to-face
• Draft witness statements, correspondence, letters of instruction and court documents
• Attend conferences and court hearings (occasional overnight stays required)
• Conduct effective legal research and present findings clearly
• Escalate issues appropriately to supervising lawyers
• Ensure compliance with risk management procedures
• Complete associated administrative duties

Business Development & Growth

• Support fee earners with marketing and business development activities
• Attend BD events where appropriate
• Promote the firm positively via social media
• Maintain and update the CRM system
• Represent the firm professionally with clients, referrers and third parties

Team & Culture

• Provide proactive support to designated fee earners
• Collaborate closely with team members and other departments
• Help coordinate meetings, training and team activities
• Contribute positively to team success and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate initiative and suggest process improvements
• Support an open, inclusive and collaborative culture

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Accurately record time and work towards fee targets
• Take ownership of efficient case management
• Work proactively towards personal development goals
• Embrace firm technology and systems
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, data protection and file management requirements

About You

Essential

• Relevant legal work experience demonstrating the required skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid Microsoft Office and IT skills
• Ability to undertake supervised legal work using initiative
• Genuine interest in clinical negligence/inquests work
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service

Desirable

• LLB or CILEx qualification
• Experience in clinical negligence, multi-track personal injury, inquests or similar areas
• Ability to travel for hearings and inquests

What’s on Offer

The successful candidate will join a progressive Top 100 firm known for high-quality work and a collaborative culture.

Benefits include:

• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Group income protection
• Regular salary reviews
• Recruitment referral bonus

Career Development

This firm is committed to nurturing talent through a transparent Career Development Framework, mentoring initiatives, and structured learning programmes — providing clear pathways for progression.

Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence or apply below: