Associate - Health Litigation

Overview

This role is an opportunity to join the Health Litigation team, managing a variety of work for defendant clinical negligence clients, primarily insurer/medical malpractice clients. The caseload includes work for insurers relating to pharmacy, aesthetic, and private clinicians.

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
• Flexible working opportunities will be considered, and discussions can be held during the recruitment process.

Location

• Manchester
• Remote working options will also be considered

Responsibilities

The position involves running a caseload of clinical negligence files, including:

• Reviewing insurance policies and advising on coverage
• Drafting reports
• Interviewing witnesses
• Drafting witness statements
• Instructing experts
• Instructing counsel
• Attending Court for Case Management Conferences and Application Hearings
• Advising on quantum and negotiating settlements
• Holding conferences with Counsel
• Preparing for and attending trials and mediations

Additional Duties

• Drafting articles for clients on changes to the law
• Delivering client training and presentations
• Building and maintaining client and internal relationships, in line with internal and external operating procedures
• Contributing to business development by seeking new business opportunities
• Making wider contributions to the Health business group and the wider firm by continually identifying ways to improve
• Supervising colleagues’ work and supporting team development through appropriate delegation and coaching

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor
• Defendant clinical negligence experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team, both in the office and remotely
• Demonstrates an understanding of clients’ needs/expectations
• Adheres to guidelines and client protocols/KPIs
• Proactive, pragmatic approach with a focus on quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Appreciation of client data security requirements
• Evidence of meeting hours and contribution target

Preferred Qualifications

• Applications from individuals returning to the law are welcome
• Applications are accepted with both the SRA and CILEx

Compensation & Benefits

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• The employer is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief.
• All applications are considered based on merit.

Disability Support

• Disability Confident employer: if adjustments are needed to make the visit easier so you can perform at your best, let the team know.

Pre-employment Screening

• Successful candidates will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of all checks.

Application Note

• Due to high response levels for some vacancies, the employer may expire any role prior to the advertised closing date and advises submitting an application as soon as possible.