Clinical Negligence Fee Earner

Sacco Mann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner to join their award-winning firm in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all facets of litigation, from pre-litigation to trial and settlement. As a vital member of the Clinical Negligence team, you will manage your own caseload, draft essential legal documents, and negotiate favorable settlements for clients. The firm values confident litigators with a strong understanding of medical negligence and commercial awareness. This position promises not only professional growth but also a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a medical negligence caseload is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence matters from instruction to settlement.
• Draft legal documents and coordinate case progression with parties involved.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Litigation

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Law Degree

Chartered Legal Executive Qualification

Tools

Legal Documentation Software

Job description

Are you a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner looking for your next challenge in an award-winning firm?

My client is a highly regarded Personal Injury firm looking to recruit an enthusiastic fee earner in their Clinical Negligence team in Leeds City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in all aspects of litigation work within the team, both pre-litigation and post-litigation, from instruction to completion.

As a Clinical Negligence Fee Earner, you will be a key member of the Clinical Negligence team. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Handle your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from the point of instruction, through trial to settlement.
2. Draft correspondence and legal documentation such as court applications, witness statements, supporting documents, and instructions to counsel.
3. Review evidence and correspond with clients in person, on the phone, and over email.
4. Co-ordinate the progression of cases with all internal and external parties.
5. Negotiate settlement in the client's favor.
6. Delegate work and assist junior members of the team with their workload.

To be considered for this role, you will be a confident litigator with experience of handling a medical negligence caseload and have a strong commercial awareness within a legal environment.

In return, my client offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

To apply for this role, please contact Chloe Murphy in the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal Division on 0113 467 9783.