Paralegal

Location: London
Hours: Full Time (35hours, Monday Friday)
Close Date: 02 September 2024
Interviews expected: mid/end September

To apply for this role please provide a CV and cover letter on your application.

The Role:
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with MDDUS during this period of remarkable growth in our business? We're on the lookout for a Paralegal to join our Legal Services team in central London on a permanent basis.

What the Role is all about:
As a Paralegal, you'll play a pivotal role through supporting our team of experienced solicitors and case assistants with their case load. As you develop in your role you will then have the opportunity to manage your own case load of lower value claims and advice files, throughout this time you will continue to be guided by senior legal team colleagues.

Who We're Looking For:
We're hoping to hear from both recent university or equivalent LPC graduates and experienced paralegals with an interest in clinical negligence law, regulatory and inquest assistance and advisory work.

Please see the Role Profile attached below for full details of key responsibilities.
MDDUS - Role Profile - Paralegal (London).pdf

Why You Should Join Us:

• MDDUS celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion so that colleagues can work in an environment where they can be their true selves

• Immerse yourself in clinical negligence matters, regulatory and inquest work expanding your expertise and staying at the forefront of recent developments in case law.
• Utilise your analytical and problem-solving skills to provide practical solutions, all while approaching enquiries with empathy and compassion.

What we can offer you:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and innovation.
• A commitment to your continuous professional development and expanding your knowledge base.
• Opportunities to further your career in legal services under the guidance of accomplished experts in their field.
• The MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to:
• 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution
• 27 Days Annual Leave per year
• 8 Bank Holiday days per year (in addition to annual leave allocation)
• Private medical cover to employees (option to cover immediate family at a cost)
• Home and office flexibility
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
• Group Life Insurance (x4 salary)
• A range of additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing
• Numerous employee engagement initiatives

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today.

If you're a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion for clinical negligence law, we'd love to hear from you. Join us on this exciting journey, contributing towards the care and support of our Members.

To find out more about Life in MDDUS, check out our Careers Page.

Who are the MDDUS?

The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland is a mutual organisation providing healthcare professionals across the UK with access to indemnity, assistance and support.

Our mission:

To protect and support healthcare professionals throughout their career.

Our Values:

We show Integrity

Thanks to our honesty and strong moral principles. We do the right thing by our members and speak up through our advocacy work to the government and the professions about issues that are of the most concern to our membership.

We are Collaborative

We work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments. Collectively we deliver what is best for our members.

We aim for Excellence

Our aim is to always be outstanding in everything we do.