Associate / Senior - Health Litigation

Overview

Associate / Senior Associate position within the Health Litigation team.

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

Team: Health Litigation

Location: Liverpool, Leeds or Remote

This role sits in a team that defends clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution (formerly NHS Litigation Authority), NHS Trusts and other defendant clinical negligence clients, including primary care clients.

The work includes obstetric and neonatal claims (including brain injuries) and patient safety matters, with support from experienced team members to develop specialism in this area.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload of clinical negligence files, including:
  • 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
• Supervise colleagues’ work and support team development through appropriate delegation and coaching
• Assist colleagues in running higher value claims
• Build and maintain client and internal relationships, adhering to internal and external operating procedures
• Deliver client training and presentations
• Draft articles for clients
• Contribute to business development by seeking new opportunities
• Contribute to the Health Business Group and wider organisation by continually seeking ways to improve
• Cover 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 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 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 with NHS Resolution’s EN Scheme
• Experience in maternity-related claims

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Liverpool, Leeds or Remote