Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Clayton Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 11 May 2021
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2021
- Ref
- 49775
- Contact
- Helen Watson
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Clinical / Medical Negligence
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client has been established for over 100 years, becoming an LLP 2 years ago, and with over 150 staff working across 5 offices in the Yorkshire area, they're now seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence department.
Reporting to a Partner, and working as part of a busy team, the Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor will be working on high value, complex cases, as well as assisting with the management and supervision of less senior team members and trainees.
The main responsibilities of the position will include:
Undertaking fee earning work under the supervision of a Partner.
Ensuring and maintaining client relationships ensuring matters are progressed effectively and in a timely manner.
Adhering to good practice in respect of costs updates, billing, WIP and general file maintenance.
Managing client ledgers and compliance with the Solicitor's Accounting Rules.
Providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department by achieving agreed financial targets in respect of time recording and fee income.
Participating in marketing and networking events as and when required.
Adhering to all the firm's policies and procedures.
Advising and supervising department staff.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Fully qualified Solicitor, admitted to the Law Society of England & Wales
* Previous fee earning experience
* Have a high level of confidentiality
* Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate workload
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
* Be able to demonstrate good IT skills
Personal Attributes
* Possess analytical and problem solving skills
* Be reliable and diligent with good attention to detail
* Good interpersonal skills
* A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment