ASSISTANT SOLICITOR, Medical Litigation

The work will be dealing with catastrophic injuries, including spinal and brain. These injuries will have been sustained mainly as a result of road traffic accidents or medical negligence. The position will initially be supporting 2 partners in the department. The work is exclusively claimant-based.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively manage own files and support 2 partners, both of whom deal with catastrophic injury work;
• Preparing thoroughly documentation required in the preparation of cases to trial;
• liaising with counsel/experts;
• liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• up to 3 yrs pqe of relevant UK claimant work experience in the field of catastrophic injury;
• should be able to demonstrate experience in and a talent for marketing;
• an ability to build relationships with the client, family, witnesses, counsel and experts;
• enthusiastic team player with commitment to quality and client care;
• excellent case management skills;
• strong academics essential minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a recognised UK University.

OTHER INFORMATION

• the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to and empathy with the cause of the client.
• The aim is for the individual to gain membership of AVMA and the Law Societies Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Panels.

FFW & DIVERSITY

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

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