Associate / Senior - Health Litigation

Overview

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

The team focuses on obstetric and neonatal claims (including brain injuries) and safety, with support from experienced colleagues to develop specialism in this area.

Job details

• Job role: Associate / Senior Associate
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
• Team: Health Litigation
• Location: Liverpool, Leeds or Remote

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities 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, adhering to internal and external operating procedures
• Delivering client training and presentations
• Drafting articles for clients
• Contributing to business development by seeking new opportunities
• Making a wider contribution to the Health Business Group and wider firm by continually seeking 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 whilst working remotely
• Demonstrates an understanding of client needs/expectations
• Willingness to invest time in the development of junior team members
• Adheres to guidelines and client protocols/KPIs
• Proactive, pragmatic approach with 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

• NHS Resolution Panel firm or MDO experience
• Experience of NHS Resolution’s EN Scheme
• Experience in maternity-related claims

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Liverpool, Leeds or Remote

Pre-employment screening and notices

• 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 made is conditional upon completion of all checks.
• Due to high response levels for some vacancies, postings may expire prior to the advertised closing date, with advice to submit applications as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The organization is committed to fair and equal opportunity regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief.

Disability support is available. If adjustments are needed to make the application or interview process easier, candidates are encouraged to request support.

Applications are welcomed from individuals looking to return to law and from all routes to qualification, including both the SRA and CILEx.