# Legal Executive/Paralegal > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/legal-executiveparalegal/96a33e49-a75e-4521-8a1b-06df62bb5a8c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/legal-executiveparalegal/96a33e49-a75e-4521-8a1b-06df62bb5a8c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T08:22:04.338Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Legal_Services/Legal_Services-v8143203 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8143203?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Responsible for managing a caseload of inquests and personal injury claims, comprised of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims and CNST (clinical negligence) claims. To assist the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Head of Legal Services and Senior Solicitor in the day to day administration, conduct and investigations of legal claims and inquests and other legal matters as required. ### Main duties of the job You will hold a degree in Law and a relevant postgraduate qualification (LPC or BPTC). Previous experience working as a Paralegal is a significant advantage, particularly experience in the management of clinical negligence/personal injury claims and/or inquests. Experience of working in the NHS or with NHS clients would be an advantage. The role requires an individual who has the confidence and experience to communicate effectively with a wide range of health and legal professionals. The Trust is a recognised SRA training provider and training contracts have been offered to previous Paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the role. Closing date of applications: 2 August 2026 Interview dates: 20 August 2026 (Round 1) and 25 August 2026 (Round 2) Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a written presentation to be submitted prior to the first round of interviews. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). ## Person Specification ### Analytical Skills **Essential** - Ability to distil legal issues and produce comprehensive and accurate written and verbal legal analysis ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Evidence of confidence in verbal communication and interpersonal skills - Evidence of excellent written communication and drafting skills - No spelling or punctuation issues in the application - Experience in taking witness statements ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - CILEX member, Law Degree or equivalent qualification/Experience **Desirable** - Experience managing a legal caseload - Experience in communication with client's under pressure ### Planning and Organisational **Essential** - Strong examples to demonstrate proven organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadline **Desirable** - Proven track record managing a large caseload and juggling competing demands under pressure ## Documents - [ps&jd 2026 (pdf, 819.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442156) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.