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Clinical Negligence Fee Earner

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary
£28000 - £40000 per annum
Closing date
15 Nov 2021
Reference
51471

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Practice area
Clinical negligence
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
3 years
Position
Legal executive
Sector
Private practice
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Job Details

My Newcastle based client is expanding their Clinical Negligence team, and they're now seeking a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner to join them.

Recognised nationally as a leader in the field by Legal 500, the firm would like the successful Fee Earner to have around 3-5 years PQE or equivalent, and they will be working as part of a team of 5, advising on all aspects of clinical negligence matters.

The successful candidate will be required to:

* Undertake all aspects of case work, including liability, causation and quantum investigations.
* Adhere to procedural and funding guidelines and limits.
* Develop an understanding of medical issues and how to investigate and apply these to the law in the best interest of the client.
* Develop an understanding of quality management standards (including risk assessment, funding arrangements/guidelines and the firm's in-house procedures) and financial management of files (WIP, disbursements, billing and profitability).
* Become professionally responsible for all aspects of the job to include compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct as well as the quality of your own legal work, administration and financial performance.
* Contribute to the departments and firms marketing efforts identifying and developing new potential sources of referral, maintaining and developing links with existing referrers of work and raising your own, the departments and the firm's profile.

The Clinical Negligence Fee Earner must demonstrate experience of contributing in moderately complex cases and of running smaller cases more autonomously, and have a good grasp of legal concepts and drafting skills.

Although the firm does promote hybrid working, all new employees are expected to work from the office Mon- Fri for the first 4-6 months.

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

 

 

 

 

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