The Role Department : Healthcare Location : Edinburgh Role : Paralegal, Permanent 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. The Healthcare team is ranked Band 1 in both Chambers and the Legal 500. We act in some of the highest profile litigation in Scotland and are at the cutting edge of evolving case law. Our clients include medical defence organisations, insurers, major multi-national companies and prominent UK organisations. We have a substantial historic claims practice - a growing area at the forefront of legal development and sensitive claims-handling practice. The Team Our team covers everything from cosmetic and beautician treatments through to complex clinical negligence claims of the highest value. We represent professionals before their regulators and advise on local disciplinaries. We represent local authorities and major organisations before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and we are at the forefront of responding to historic claims. 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 Adhoc tasks as required Essential Skills & Experience An undergraduate law degree or equivalent (minimum 2:1 required) Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft office Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to plan and prioritise effectively Previous paralegal experience 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 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 Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations. The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas: 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 For a confidential conversation please contact Danielle.Darke@clydeco.com +44 20 7876 5848 or apply today through the link provided. 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