Health Litigation Solicitor
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2018
- Reference
- 33949
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- Practice area
- Clinical negligence
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Manchester
£40,000 - £50,000
I am working with a top tier firm in the heart of Manchester city centre recruiting for a Clinical negligence Solicitor to join their Health care department.
Their litigation team is looking for a Clinical negligence Solicitor to join them to run a full caseload of clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution (formerly NHS Litigation Authority), NHS Trusts and other defendant clinical negligence clients.
The duties of the Clinical Negligence Solicitor may include but are not limited to:
To run a caseload of clinical negligence
Drafting reports to the NHS
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 mediation's
Additional duties:
Cover secondments
Assist colleagues in the running of higher value claims
Draft articles for clients
Cover free advice clinics at local hospital Trusts
Give client training and presentations
Supervising and coaching junior members of the team
Candidate Requirements:
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 client's needs/expectations
Adheres to guidelines and client protocols/KPIs
Proactive pragmatic approach with focus on quality
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Demonstrate high level of IT skills to ensure compliance with client data security requirements
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Taylor @ Clayton Legal
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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