Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Appcast · London, England ·
About your new roleWe are currently recruiting across all our locations for Solicitors, Associates, Principal Associates and Legal Directors. Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence claims and healthcare regulation.
We work for great clients which include NHS bodies, medical indemnifiers, private hospitals, clinics, care homes, individual clinicians and insurers. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them.
In so doing, we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients' needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team, working on top quality work and helping to develop our practice.
We pride ourselves on having excellent opportunities for progression alongside a flexible working culture. The exact specifics of your role would be dependent on your own experience and background. Main duties and responsibilities could include: Case management – pre litigation and litigated workConducting or assisting on claims or other workDrafting pleadings and advice Advocacy / attending courtAdhering to internal and client SLAs and KPIsSupervision and mentoring Client relationship managementBusiness developmentClient secondments MI completion Achieving operational targets This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of your role.
About YouYou will be a qualified solicitor. We are also looking for the following: Clinical negligence defendant experienceKnowledge of CPR and solid claims handling experienceStrong technical abilityExcellent drafting and communication skillsAnalytical, investigative and problem-solving skillsGood time management Commercial awareness Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiativeStrong interpersonal skills Computer literacyIf you meet our criteria and think you could bring enthusiasm and commitment to our department, then we look forward to receiving your application.
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All LocationsBirmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, NewcastleAll Locations is a required fieldPositionHealthcare NationalSalary Details: Depending on exerperience Contract Type: PermanentFull Time or Part Time? Full Time