Associate Solicitor
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Posted
- 19 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 03 Jan 2019
- Ref
- JS/10830
- Job Title
- Associate
- Practice Area
- Clinical / Medical Negligence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Associate Solicitor
Clinical Negligence
Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool
45-65K
A rare opportunity has become available for a Clinical Negligence Associate to join a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with vacancies available in their Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester offices.
The successful candidate will join my client’s hugely successful Health Litigation Team and run a full caseload of clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and other defendant clinical negligence clients.
This is a challenging and fulfilling role for an Associate with experience within health litigation and responsibilities will include running a caseload of clinical negligence files to include:
• Drafting reports to the NHS Resolution
• Interviewing witnesses
• Drafting witness statements
• Instructing experts
• Instructing counsel
• Attend Court for Case Management Conferences and Application Hearings
• Negotiate settlements
• Hold conferences with Counsel
• Prepare for and attend trials and mediations
Applications are being accepted from candidates with the following credentials:
• Law degree, or equivalent
• Defendant Clinical negligence experience at a NHSR Panel firm or MPS experience is essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team
• Demonstrates an understanding of clients’ needs/expectations
• Adheres to guidelines and client protocols/KPIs
• Proactive pragmatic approach with focus on quality
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Jack Smith of Interlink Recruitment for a confidential discussion on your career.
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