Solicitor - Reed : Job Details

Join my clients Clinical Negligence department, where they provide expert advice to clients navigating medical negligence claims. As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will collaborate with a Senior Associate on a diverse range of high-quality cases. Additionally, you will contribute to the department’s growth through marketing and networking initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle a caseload of clinical negligence files under supervision, ensuring effective case and transaction management.
• Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients to take instructions and ensure their expectations are met.
• Time Management: Consistently manage time recording, WIP monitoring, and billing to meet set targets and objectives.
• Research & Marketing: Research and draft articles and assist in creating marketing materials.
• Networking: Develop a network of clients, contacts, and potential referrers, and attend networking events.
• Mentorship: Support and provide feedback to juniors and trainees, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Process Adherence: Learn and apply all relevant business processes, adapting to new procedures as required.
• Quality Assurance: Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, adhering to the firm’s quality and risk management procedures (Lexcel).

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Expertise: Extensive experience in claimant Clinical Negligence law.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision.
• Client Management: Strong skills in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Independence: Self-sufficient and proactive.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with case management systems, preferably Proclaim.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of GDPR and Equality Standards.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Location: Office-based at Head Office in Lancashire with potential for working from home a couple of days per week.
• Salary: £60k per annum
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1 hour for lunch)
• Holidays: 21 days per year plus bank holidays (1 extra day per year up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Please apply with your most up to date CV and one of our consultants will ring you to discuss the opportunity in more detail.