Total 3 Paralegal job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in The United States of America

The post holder will assist the legal team in ensuring the Trust is compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules, NHS Resolution reporting requirements and HM Coroner Rules and Regulations.

The post holder will be required to analyse claims and inquest data, and assist the Legal Services Manager in drafting reports to the Hospital Leadership Teams.

The post holder will provide advice and guidance on Trust policies relevant to claims management, coronial law and where appropriate assist on healthcare related legal matters under the direction of the Trust’s General Counsel and Legal Services Managers.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of a caseload of circa 100 cases of clinical negligence and employer/public liability claims including undertaking all preliminary investigations, ensuring that all claims are managed appropriately and efficiently and within required timescales.

The post holder will be required to work on their own initiative with the Legal Services Managers being available for advice if required. The post holder will support the Legal Services Managers in the management of complex clinical negligence claims and also assist in identifying any organisational learning to ensure lessons are learnt for the benefit of future patients and staff.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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To support the Legal Services Managers in the conduct of clinical negligence claims, including an initial review and synopsis of the case, provide advice on additional evidence required and to provide administrative support as necessary.

To be responsible for an individual caseload of low value clinical negligence claims managing from start to finish, including the preliminary investigations, gathering of evidence, identification of relevant factual witnesses and providing a preliminary report to the Legal Services Managers advising on strategy and next steps.

To assist the team in ensuring that all new claims are reviewed, that they provide sufficient information relating to allegations of negligence in accordance with the relevant Pre-Action Protocols, that a file is created and the claim is entered onto the claims database (DATIX) and that checks are made to identify if there are previous complaints/internal investigations. Where necessary, to liaise with the Claimant solicitors to obtain sufficient information to ensure compliance with the pre-action protocol and to enable an internal investigation to be undertaken, if required.

To set up new cases on DATIX, obtaining medical records, liaising with the complaints and investigations team to identify any complaint/incident investigation, reviewing medical records and identifying factual witnesses and general case management as requested by the Trust’s General Counsel and Legal Services Managers.

To assist in the review of evidence before it is disclosed to the Coroner, identifying if any further evidence is required and highlighting any issues or concerns to the Trust’s General Counsel and Legal Services Managers.

To support the Trust’s General Counsel and Legal Services Managers in ensuring the smooth organisation of complex inquests and facilitating the provision of medical records and information to HM Coroners Office and/or panel solicitors.

To support the Legal Services Managers in dealing with requests for medical records by Merseyside and Cheshire police forces, along with obtaining of statements from relevant healthcare professionals.

With respect to ex-gratia claims, to manage these claims in accordance with the Trust’s Ex-Gratia Claims SOP. To be responsible for the management of these claims from first receipt, up to the stage of making a decision on liability. This will involve liaising with the claimant directly, Trust staff as part of the investigation process, and the Trust’s General Counsel so that decisions on liability can be reached.

To be responsible for and manage the Legal Services Clerk on a day-to-day basis.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024

Role Title: Claims Handler/Paralegal
Reporting To: Head of Legal
Role Objective
We receive approximately 300 EL/PL injury claims per year and the candidate, under the supervision of the Head of Legal, will be expected to investigate and manage a portfolio complaints and accidents.
Main Responsibilities
• Investigate accidents and complaints.
• Collect accurate information, and documents to be reviewed with the Head of Legal.
• Handle any complaints received in relation to an accident.
• Manage all administration aspects of the claim, ensuring that case notes, logs and diaries are completed on time and accurately.
• Adhere to legal requirements, industry regulations and customer quality standards set by the company.
• This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as and when required.
Person Specification
Essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Able to communicate via telephone and email
• Able to work towards deadlines
• Have strong observational, time management and communication skills.
Desirable
• Legal degree or relevant experience.
• Experienced with dealing with complaints or customer service.
Employee Benefits
• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum
• Discounted weekend breaks
• Regular Appraisals
• Meals on duty (Subject to eligibility)
Britannia Hotels are an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants from non-EEC countries will require work permits or permission to work issued by the Home Office.
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Your new company
The client is a well regarded specialist in PI and Insurance.


Your new role
This role will see you join a flourishing team within the credit hire department. The role will see you manage your own caseload of delegated authority claims including credit hire, credit hire fraud, liability and bodily injury.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and have gained a minimum of 12+ months experience in credit hire, small claims and fast-track matters.


What you'll get in return
This is an excellent role for candidates looking for the next step in their career with the potential of ongoing progression and development. The client offers a competitive salary and is dependent on experience with exceptional flexible hybrid working.


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