Overview
This role is an opportunity to join the Health Litigation team, managing a variety of work for defendant clinical negligence clients, primarily focusing on insurer/medical malpractice matters. The team handles a portfolio of insurer work, including matters involving pharmacy, aesthetic and private clinicians.
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
- Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Location
- Manchester (remote working options will also be considered)
Responsibilities
You will manage 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 may include:
- 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 a wider contribution to the Health business group and the wider firm by 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 and 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
- Understanding of client data security requirements
- Evidence of meeting hours and contribution target
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of meeting hours and contribution target (as detailed in Requirements)
Compensation & Benefits
- Not specified in the provided job description.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The employer is committed to 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. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, including both SRA and CILEx.
Disability Support
The employer is a Disability Confident employer. If adjustments are needed to make a visit easier, candidates should provide details so that support can be considered for the application or interview process.
Screening
Successful candidates will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer is conditional upon completion of all checks.
Additional Information
Due to high response levels for some vacancies, positions may expire prior to the advertised closing date.