Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive

Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive

Reading

Competitve Salary & Beneifts Package

A top tier, legal 500 firm are currently seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive based in Reading who will be responsible for running their own caseload of low to medium value claims pre and post litigation.

The firms Clinical Negligence team advises private clients on complaints and claims involving any type of medical negligence. Therefore, the successful Clinical negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive will need to be a qualified solicitor or CILEX with up to 3 years PQE (or equivalent) and will need to demonstrate previous experience of handling clinical negligence claims.

Main Duties include:
- Possess legal knowledge in clinical negligence claims
- To undertake clinical negligence fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the firm.
- Subject to supervision, to undertake the day to day conduct of matters dealing with all aspects of clinical negligence claims
- Possess a thorough working knowledge of the various funding methods available to clients bringing clinical negligence/personal injury claims to include legal expenses insurance, conditional fee agreements, private funding and Legal Services Commission funding
- Managing litigation timetables and deadlines.
- Gathering evidence to include medical reports
- Take detailed witness statements
- Visit clients around the UK
- Research and preparation of legal papers

Requirements:
- The successful candidate will need to provide excellent client care, have a good telephone manner, and have a professional approach.
- You will have an in depth knowledge of the CPR and court rules.
- Applicants must have experience in clinical negligence case handling or extensive personal injury case handling experience.
- A full clean driving licence is desirable.
- People-management skills
- Be a qualified solicitor or CILEX with up to 3 years PQE (or equivalent)

Apply now for immediate consideration!

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

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