Associate / Senior Associate - Health Litigation

Overview

This role sits within the Health Litigation team and involves defending clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution (formerly NHS Litigation Authority), NHS Trusts, and other defendant clinical negligence clients, including primary care clients.

You will join an experienced team handling obstetric and neonatal claims (including brain injuries) and safety matters, with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge under the guidance of senior team members.

Hours

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

Location

Liverpool, Leeds or Remote

Responsibilities

Key duties include running a caseload of clinical negligence files, such as:

• Analysing evidence and organising appropriate investigations
• Drafting reports and advising clients
• Interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements
• Instructing experts
• Instructing Counsel
• Attending Court for Case Management Conferences and Application Hearings
• Negotiating settlements
• Holding conferences with Counsel
• Preparing for and attending trials and different forms of ADR

Additional Duties

• Supervising colleagues’ work and supporting development through delegation and coaching
• Assisting colleagues in running higher value claims
• Building and maintaining client and internal relationships while adhering to internal and external operating procedures
• Delivering client training and presentations
• Drafting articles for clients
• Contributing to business development by seeking new opportunities
• Supporting the wider Health Business Group and the firm by identifying ways to improve
• Covering secondments to NHS Resolution or NHS Trusts, as needed

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (3–9 years PQE)
• NHS Resolution Panel firm or MDO experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience of NHS Resolution’s EN Scheme and maternity-related claims is preferred, but a willingness to develop knowledge in this area is essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team, in the office or while working remotely
• Demonstrates an understanding of client needs/expectations
• Willingness to invest time in developing junior team members
• 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

• Experience working with NHS Resolution’s EN Scheme
• Exposure to maternity-related claims

Compensation & Benefits

Standard benefits and compensation details are not provided in the application text.

Pre-employment Screening

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The employer is committed to fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief.

Applications are considered on merit alone, and applications are welcome from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

Disability Support

The employer is a Disability Confident employer. If any adjustments are needed to make a visit easier so you can perform at your best, you are invited to request them. Any adjustments to the application or interview process are available on request.

Additional Notes

Due to high response levels for some vacancies, the employer may expire applications prior to the advertised closing date and recommends applying as soon as possible.