Assistant Lawyer (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Assistant Lawyer (Healthcare): Managing non-delegated healthcare claims for private medical providers and insurers with an accent on clinical negligence litigation, file handling, and client reporting. Focus on progressing claims from receipt to resolution, ensuring adherence to SLAs, and maintaining accurate case documentation.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from London, Bolton, Liverpool, or Manchester (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to the insurance sector, managing over £1bn in claims and utilizing proprietary AI technology to optimize legal processes.

What you will do

• Handle a caseload of healthcare claims under supervision, including breach of duty and causation analysis.
• Prepare court documents, chronologies, and reports for insurer clients.
• Liaise with insured parties, experts, and witnesses to progress claims efficiently.
• Maintain digital files and case management systems in compliance with client SLAs.
• Support senior lawyers with complex tasks and client relationship management.
• Ensure accurate billing and reserve management across all assigned files.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK (London, Bolton, Liverpool, or Manchester).
• Higher education degree or equivalent experience in the legal sector.
• Proven experience in clinical negligence claims or litigation processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing interactions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work calmly under pressure.
• Proficiency in IT systems and legal case management tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive incentive plan and pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance (Bupa) and health cash plans.
• 25 days annual leave with options to buy/sell days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP and mental health services.
• Access to various employee discount schemes and cycle-to-work programs.
• Commitment to professional development and volunteering opportunities.

Hiring process

• Initial phone call and CV review.
• Case study assessment.
• Interview process.