- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working potential but free car park on site.
- Career progression path
The firm's Clinical Negligence department provide specialist advice to support clients through their medical negligence claims. The successful candidate will work alongside a Senior Associate to undertake a broad mix of high quality clinical negligence work as well as support in the development and growth of the department through marketing & networking activities. You will be reporting to the Head of Clinical Negligence Department, Managing Director & Office Manager. Key tasks (not an exhaustive list)
- Manage a caseload of clinical negligence files, under supervision, dealing effectively with cases and transactions.
- Manage time recording, WIP monitoring and billing consistently, meeting targets and objectives set.
- Deal directly with clients to take instructions and ensuring full understanding in order to deliver on client expectations
- Research and draft articles and assist with the production of marketing materials.
- Begin to develop a network of clients, contacts and potential referrers and attend networking events
- Encourage juniors/ trainees, provide feedback to assist their learning, effectively delegating tasks where appropriate
- Understand, learn and apply all business processes applicable to own work learning new processes as required.
- Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s quality and risk management procedures [Lexcel].
Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Highly experienced within claimant Clinical Negligence law.
- Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision.
- Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service.
- Organised and able to effectively prioritise.
- Self-sufficient.
- Experience of using a case management system, preferably Proclaim.
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and Equality Standards
If you think this job matches what you are looking for or your experience/skill set please don't hesitate to apply! Or, you can contact me directly via: email: mobile: office: