Driven by the unprecedented demand for healthcare - acute, chronic
and elective - the range and profile of related disputes is undergoing
a period of rapid change. Allied with that, public scrutiny of service
provision is driving increasing number of public inquiries, from the
covid inquiries and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to smaller,
event-specific inquiries and FAIs.
Our healthcare team draws upon expertise from across the firm and
consists of lawyers who specialise in litigation, regulatory and
disciplinary hearings, public inquiries and more.
Our clients include medical indemnifiers, insurance companies,
private hospitals, healthcare suppliers and distributors as well as
individual practitioners facing regulatory and disciplinary
proceedings as well as claims.
Our extensive office network across the UK & Europe, US, Asia
Pacific, Africa and the Middle East enables us to deliver a seamless
integrated service to our healthcare clients around the globe.
The Role
This role involves working as part
of team providing advice on a range of matters including: complex
clinical negligence claims; cosmetic and beautician treatments;
professional regulatory hearings; public inquiries; and historic
abuse litigation. You will be working on a mix ed caseload of healthcare and historic abuse claims.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our
multi-award-winning firm. The role is based in Edinburgh and requires
regular communication with clients. We have a collaborative,
supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the fee earners on day-to-day file management
Assisting on healthcare claims
Reviewing expert evidence and preparing reports
Preparing court bundles
Drafting letters of instruction, requests, Instructions to Counsel
Preparing briefing notes, action plans, file notes and attendance notes
Reviewing reports and statements and other relevant documents
Drafting and proof-reading documents
Liaising with and meeting clients with a high level of professionalism
Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices
Managing day to day deadlines with the ability to prioritise and
manage time effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ensure files and spreadsheets are maintained and updated
Ad hoc tasks as required
Essential Skills & Experience
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft office
Previous paralegal experience is desirable but not essential
An undergraduate law degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Edinburgh office has over 50 lawyers and fee earners across the
core sectors of insurance, professional liability and healthcare.
Clyde & Co's Scottish practice is widely regarded as having the
nation's leading insurance disputes practice, offering insurers with
an unrivalled and comprehensive service, particularly in casualty,
healthcare and professional lines. It also has market leading
employment and advocacy practices.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe
our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly
We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go,
recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively.
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others.
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others.
Leadership: creating high performing teams.
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities.
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers.
Cross-selling and business development.
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business.
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered.
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however
the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance
with the changing needs of the business.