CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITOR

Location
Southport
Salary
Depending on experience
Posted
24 Jan 2017
Closes
21 Feb 2017
Ref
SS24719
Contact
Simon Shorter
Job Title
Solicitor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Legal 500 firm requires Clinical Negligence Solicitor

THE FIRM

This multi-award-winning practice is becoming recognised as one of the leading firms in the country.  Lexcel-accredited, it offers an outstanding range of benefits to its employees.  Fee earners at all levels are encouraged to aim high and develop their careers with a caseload of exceptionally exciting and challenging work.  The firm is now looking for an ambitious solicitor with a solid background in clinical negligence work to join the firm’s Southport office in a supervisory role.  On offer is a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including bonus and incentive schemes, flexitime arrangements and even free food!

THE ROLE

You will be running a caseload of about 150 files and supervising junior lawyers, checking on their daily lists and ensuring compliance across all regulatory and company systems.   You will be looking to achieve a team target including for settlement of cases and will be responsible for all day-to-day management of the team including recruitment. This is a very interesting role for a solicitor with strong managerial skills who is an inspiring leader with the ability to lead by example. Please quote reference SS24719 when applying for this role.

THE CANDIDATE

You will have:-
4 years PQE:
Exceptional people-management skills;
The ability to manage a complex workload and meet deadlines;
A solid background in clinical negligence work;
A clear understanding of the Lexcel and other regulatory compliance matters;
Strong IT skills, and experience of using case management systems such as Proclaim; and
A highly professional approach combined with strong, empathetic client-care skills.

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITOR