Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Location
England, North West England
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
16 Jan 2021
Closes
02 Feb 2021
Ref
71566
Contact
Jon Cowdry
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

THE FIRM

One of the leading national commercial law firms.

THE ROLE

Solicitor (or equivalent) to manage complex and high value defendant clinical negligence claims, develop junior lawyers, contribute to and lead client facing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases
  • Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim
  • Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc.
  • Obtain documents and instruct experts
  • Complete MI procedures
  • Adhere to client protocols
  • Achieve financial and chargeable targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and key progress indicators are adhered to
  • Contribute to and lead client facing and business development initiatives

THE PERSON

  • 5PQE+ Clinical Negligence Solicitor
  • Genuine and demonstrable interest in healthcare sector
  • Knowledge of clinical negligence
  • Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
  • Strong communication skills

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