Job summary
Legal & Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales shared Services Partnership, based in Cardiff, which provides a litigation and comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS. The above positions provide a unique opportunity to develop your skills in an informal but challenging environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Inquest Team and assist in the day-to-day management of Inquests for Local Heath Boards (LHB) and NHS Trusts in Wales, under close supervision of a Senior Lawyer.
The ideal candidate for this position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:
Listening and LearningWorking togetherTaking responsibilityInnovating
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for opening new enquiries, liaising with Coroner's officers, attending inquest hearings at court and helping witnesses navigate the inquest process. This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and assisting in the investigation of inquests.
The post holder will need to establish and maintain good working relationships with inquest handlers, clinicians, health care professionals, colleagues within NWSSP Legal & Risk Services, Court officers, witnesses and experts.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp. nhs. wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC157-0826
Job locations
4th Floor Companies House / Alder House
Crown Way / St Asaph Business Park
Cardiff / St Asaph
CF143UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
What you will do
The post holder will be responsible for opening new enquiries, liaising with Coroner's officers, attending inquest hearings at court and helping witnesses navigate the inquest process. This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and assisting in the investigation of inquests.
The post holder will need to establish and maintain good working relationships with inquest handlers, clinicians, health care professionals, colleagues within NWSSP Legal & Risk Services, Court officers, witnesses and experts.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
What success looks like
Essential criteria
- Law Degree (or equivalent) or equivalent CILEX qualifications
- Experience of working in a legal office environment
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable criteria
- LPC (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of courts and litigation process
- Structure of the NHS
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Benefits
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Essential skills
Essential: Computer Literacy
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: Agile Methodologies
Mentioned: Communication
Mentioned: Customer Service
Mentioned: Organisation
About the company
Home & Hybrid shows the working arrangement and verification date before candidates apply to NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
