Associate - Health Litigation

Overview

This role is for an Associate within the Health Litigation team, managing a range of work for defendant clinical negligence clients, primarily insurer/medical malpractice matters. The position involves running a caseload across insurance-related clinical negligence files, including pharmacy, aesthetic, and private clinician cases.

Hours

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

Flexible working options may be considered.

Location

• Manchester (remote working options will also be considered)

Responsibilities

• Run 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
• Perform additional duties, including:
  • Drafting articles for clients on changes to the law
  • Delivering client training and presentations
  • Building and maintaining client and internal relationships, adhering to internal and external operating procedures
  • Contributing to business development by seeking new business opportunities
  • Contributing to the Health business group and 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, 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
• Appreciation of client data security requirements
• Evidence of meeting hours and contribution target

Preferred Qualifications

• All routes to qualification are welcomed, including both the SRA and CILEx.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Pre-employment Screening

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

Equality, Diversity and 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.
• Applications are considered based on merit alone.
• Applications are welcomed from individuals looking to return to the law, as well as all routes to qualification.

Disability Support

• Disability Confident employer.
• If adjustments are needed to support attendance at the application or interview process, the employer encourages candidates to let them know.