Solicitor - Clinical Negligence

A position has become available within the clinical negligence team for an experienced solicitor. Dealing solely with clinical negligence cases you will be responsible for a caseload of files on claims, which are predominantly ready to be issued.

Duties
- Manage your own caseload of files involving a wide range of clinical negligence cases.
- To supervise paralegals within the group under the direction of it's partner.
- To participate in team training and marketing activities.
- To participate in the auditing of cases as and when required and to maintain the groups case management procedures.
- It would be an advantage to have experience in dealing with Legal Expense Insurance work, as the majority of the caseload will involve LEI claims. (Although the firm does have a legal services commission franchise to carry out publicly funded work).


Competencies
- As a team player you will be sufficiently confident with Clinical negligence procedures to be able to use your own initiative.
- The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and motivated for work within Clinical Negligence.
- Good organisational skills and a pragmatic approach to solving claims are essential to the role.
- Proficient IT skills and excellent communication skills are also essential.


Experience
- The successful candidate will ideally have at least 2 years PQE, however we will consider someone newly qualified.
- Good working knowledge of CPR.


Education
- You will be a fully qualified Solicitor/ FILEX or equivalent.