The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while working alongside experienced solicitors and senior lawyers on matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims.
* Handling both pre-litigation and litigated matters.
* Drafting Letters of Claim, witness statements and other legal documentation.
* Instructing medical experts and reviewing evidence.
* Negotiating settlements and progressing claims efficiently.
* Supporting senior lawyers on complex clinical negligence cases.
* Providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
* Maintaining excellent client care throughout the litigation process.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor (NQ plus) or equivalent experience in clinical negligence.
* Experience managing or assisting with a clinical negligence caseload.
* Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
* Excellent client care and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a team.
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case progression.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* 35-hour working week.
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave.
* Performance-related bonus scheme.
* Pension scheme and life assurance.
* Medicash healthcare benefits.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF policies.
* Funded social events and employee recognition schemes.
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year