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Paralegal - Healthcare Regulatory

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a 2:1 degree, ~6 months experience, strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, flexibility, organizational skills, and proficiency in IT, ideally Excel.
  • You will manage client communications, conduct legal research, draft documents, prepare bundles, ensure financial accuracy, support marketing efforts, and handle confidential data securely.

Requirements

  • A strong academic background, including at least a 2:1 degree
  • ~6 months of experience in a relevant role is ideal (although not a pre-requisite)
  • A genuine interest in and willingness to learn about the healthcare sector
  • Attention to detail and a concern for quality
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication skills
  • An enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated and committed team player, happy to work on larger matters as part of a team with shared responsibilities
  • Strong organisational skills, together with the ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
  • IT literate, ideally with Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the local team and the national Health Care and Public Law Team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients, responding to their requests and providing a high-level service to clients at all times.
  • Legal research.
  • Letter drafting and correspondence with third parties.
  • Drafting witness statements and other dispute related legal papers.
  • Document and bundle preparation.
  • Demonstrating a good level of financial management and accurate time recording.
  • Supporting marketing and business development activity and contributing to non-fee-earning activity as appropriate, e.g. knowledge sharing, training, assisting and preparing updates for clients and the team, legal research etc.
  • Handling confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Paralegal role in this job?

The main focus of the Paralegal role is to work with healthcare regulatory lawyers in delivering legal advice to clients and managing client relationships within the health and social care sector.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A strong academic background is required, including at least a 2:1 degree.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

While around 6 months of experience in a relevant role is ideal, it is not a prerequisite for applying.

What key responsibilities will I have as a Paralegal in this role?

Key responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for clients, conducting legal research, drafting letters and legal documents, preparing documents and bundles, financial management, supporting marketing activities, and handling confidential information.

What skills are necessary to succeed in this Paralegal position?

Necessary skills include strong attention to detail, good interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, flexibility, self-motivation, and IT literacy with ideally Excel proficiency.

Will I be working as part of a team in this role?

Yes, you will be part of a team and expected to collaborate on larger matters and share responsibilities.

How does the firm handle confidential information?

The firm handles confidential information in accordance with its data security protocols.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, this position offers the chance to learn from top specialists and gain wider experience working in the legal sector.

What does the work environment look like in this role?

The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on delivering high-quality service to clients in the health and social care sector.

Where is this position based?

The position is based in London, with support for the national Health Care and Public Law Team.

Broad-based commercial law firm delivering bespoke solutions, one client at a time.

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Mission & Purpose

DAC Beachcroft is a leading international legal business with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We partner with our clients to help them achieve sustainable growth and to defend their business and reputation. We do this by taking a tailored approach to providing commercial, transactional, claims, risk and advisory legal services. We are recognised leaders in Insurance, Health and Real Estate and draw on the knowledge, industry experience and commercial expertise of our outstanding 3,000 lawyers and support colleagues in these sectors and beyond. We are forward-thinking, flexible and easy to engage with and we're proud that our clients tell us regularly that we're great to work with. We know that our clients value advice that is innovative, practical and personal to them, and we pride ourselves on getting to the heart of their businesses. We measure our performance against their expectations and embrace change as a necessary stage in evolving and strengthening our relationships. The close working relationship we enjoy with our clients has not been built overnight but honed carefully over the last 250 years. This means today our clients can remain confident they have the very best legal expertise available.