Paralegal – Medical Negligence (Newcastle) Based in Newcastle | Full-time | Paralegal role in the Medical Negligence & Serious Injury team

About the team & the role Join a specialist Medical Negligence & Serious Injury team recognised regionally and nationally for high-quality work. The firm acts on everything from hospital negligence and delayed diagnosis cases to complex birth-injury and brain-injury claims. 

Reporting into experienced fee-earners, you’ll support on a variety of medical negligence matters, assisting with case progression, drafting basic statements and documentation, liaising with clients, experts and counsel, managing files and diary tasks, and generally working as part of a collaborative team. 

This is an excellent platform if you’re seeking a meaningful career in medical negligence, positioned within a forward-thinking firm that genuinely supports development and progression. 

What we’re looking for

• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and strong team player who is comfortable working alongside solicitors, paralegals and wider support staff. 
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills — you’ll be dealing with clients, experts and various stakeholders. 
• Some prior exposure to medical negligence, personal injury or litigation matters is desirable, though not strictly essential — training and support will be provided. 
• You’ll ideally be based in or willing to commute to Newcastle and keen to embed yourself in a growing, collaborative regional team.

Why this role stands out

• 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, providing a generous break framework. 
• Your birthday off every year — because life-balance matters. 
• Private medical insurance
• Life cover at 3× your gross annual salary.
• Flexible working arrangements (eligible roles) to support modern working practices.
• Strong wellbeing culture: inclusive policies, team-days, firm-wide events and a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement in a firm that is certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and which actively supports your development. 

The next step If you’re ready to build a rewarding career in medical negligence support, within a supportive, high-quality team in Newcastle, contact Beth Livings at QED Legal for a confidential chat. I’d love to tell you more about the role, the team and what you can achieve here.