Litigation Paralegal (6–12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Remote (hybrid optional with Medica HQ, 6th Floor, One Priory Square, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EA)
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Medica is the UK’s largest telemedicine provider, delivering high‑quality diagnostic services to healthcare partners across the UK and internationally. We are now seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team on a 6–12 month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the management of insurance notifications, clinical negligence claims, and Coroner’s Inquests. You’ll also be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, handling correspondence with external solicitors, maintaining organised files, and providing general administrative and legal support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with at least one year’s litigation experience - whether gained in a law firm or an in‑house environment - who is looking to expand their knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative corporate setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of medical insurance claims and Coroner’s Inquests

• Liaise with the Legal Manager, Medical Director, doctors or AHPs, insurers, and external solicitors

• Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, including letters of notification for legal claims

• Prepare ad‑hoc Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Assist with private indemnity queries and claims processes

• Undertake internal legal audits, as requested

• Support the handling and follow‑up of supplier complaints

• Contribute to the ongoing development of legal department procedures

• Provide cover for key Legal Manager responsibilities during periods of absence

• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams to ensure alignment with insurer requirements and a streamlined corporate indemnity process

• Manage legal files, documentation, meeting preparation, and administrative tasks to support case progression

• Potentially supporting the team in the implementation of a new systems and transition of data