Associate - Health Litigation

Overview

Associate role within the Health Litigation team.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
• Location: Manchester (remote working options will also be considered)

This role involves managing defendant clinical negligence work for insurer/medical malpractice clients, with a portfolio of insurer matters including pharmacy, aesthetic, and private clinicians.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for 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 may include:

• Drafting articles for clients on changes to the law
• Providing 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
• 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 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

• Evidence of meeting hours and contribution target (as above)
• Experience supporting colleagues through delegation and coaching (as reflected in the role expectations)

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Manchester (remote working options will also be considered)

Other Information

• Flexible working is supported, and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
• All 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.
• Due to high response levels for some vacancies, roles may expire prior to the advertised closing date.
• The employer is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.
• Disability support is available for adjustments to the application or interview process.