Paralegal - Healthcare Regulatory

Department: Health Care and Public Law - Leeds and Manchester

Location: Leeds

Description

DAC Beachcroft has an opportunity for a Paralegal to join its market‑leading Health Care and Public Law Team in Leeds supporting lawyers who advise healthcare providers and commissioners in relation to complex regulatory and advisory matters.

This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individual with a genuine interest in healthcare and regulatory law, who is keen to develop their skills within a collaborative and supportive team. Previous paralegal experience is welcomed but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the Healthcare Regulatory team, you will support our team of lawyers on a broad range of health regulatory matters, primarily Inquests and Court of Protection Proceedings.

Routine tasks may include

• Day to day liaison with clients, courts, coroner's offices and counsel;
• Disclosure in various settings;
• Note taking during meetings and Court hearings;
• Assist with the day‑to‑day management of files, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently;
• Supporting with arranging meetings;
• Drafting routine correspondence, template Court forms and statements;
• Support with client management information requirements;
• Record time accurately and support billing and matter management requirements;
• Preparing bundles;
• Undertake research under supervision;
• Contribute to knowledge management, training materials and business development activities.
• Maintain Management Information.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail;
• A pro‑active and enthusiastic approach with a genuine willingness to learn;
• Ability to efficiently manage competing priorities in a busy professional environment;
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills;
• Competence in basic IT systems, including Microsoft Office;
• An interest in medical law regulation and inquests;

Advantageous but not required

• Previous experience as a paralegal or within a legal or professional services environment;
• A law degree (or equivalent).
  
  

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com