Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a paralegal to join the in-house Legal Team.
The Legal Team is looking for a highly capable paralegal to work closely with and support the Trust Lawyers on a wide range of legal matters. The post holder will also provide cross support for other members of the Legal Team.
- Preparing for and assisting with litigation and Court applications.
- Attendance at Court.
- Legal research.
- Preparation of templates and review of witness statements.
- Drafting correspondence including to solicitors and families.
- Organising and attending conferences with clinicians.
- General support and assistance for Trust Solicitors/Barristers.
- Providing cross support for Claims Manager, and Inquest and Criminal Case Co-ordinator.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Warwick Norris Job title: Associate Trust Solicitor Email address: warwick.norris@gosh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07712 512185
