Paralegal | North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 5DD |
| Company: | North West Ambulance Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7725931/242-4914 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a capable and enthusiastic Paralegal to join the NWAS inhouse legal team.
Working alongside the Trust Solicitors and Head of Legal and Resolution you will manage a case load of Coroner’s inquests and/or claims (EL/PL and clinical negligence claims) but will also be involved in making positive changes by sharing learning and themes from claims and inquests.
If you hold a law degree (or equivalent) or a paralegal qualification and are looking for an opportunity to work inhouse where you can really add value and make a difference, we really welcome your application.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Interviews will take place onWednesday 4th February 2026
This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026