Clinical Negligence Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Pension scheme

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in London for a 0–3 years' PQE. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-issue and litigated claims, providing sensitive and high quality advice to clients throughout the process after poor medical treatment.

The role offers hybrid working with a competitive circa £65,000 DOE salary, and excellent opportunities for professional development within a highly regarded and ambitious Clinical Negligence team.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years' PQE in Clinical Negligence or related litigation preferred.
• Ideally some experience of clinical negligence work.
• Candidates with relevant litigation experience and a genuine interest in specialising in this area encouraged to apply.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft witness statements and instruct medical experts.
• Review medical reports and advise clients.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel; attend conferences.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with colleagues.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the Clinical Negligence team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Under pressure

Deadlines

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor, 0–3 Years' PQE, London, Circa £65,000 DOE, Excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and ambitious Clinical Negligence team representing Claimants and their families following poor medical treatment, with high quality work, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Job Ref: 5161

The Role:

You will handle a varied caseload of pre-issue and litigated claims under supervision, providing sensitive and high quality advice to clients throughout what can often be a challenging and emotional process. Your responsibilities will include drafting witness statements, instructing medical experts, reviewing medical reports, advising clients, instructing and liaising with Counsel, attending conferences and working collaboratively with colleagues to develop and maintain strong client relationships. You will also contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Clinical Negligence practice.

The Candidate:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with 0–3 Years' PQE and ideally have some experience of clinical negligence work, although candidates with relevant litigation experience and a genuine desire to specialise in this area are encouraged to apply. Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet litigation deadlines.

The Package:

On offer is a competitive salary, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Employees will also benefit from an auto enrolment pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts with local businesses, and professional fees paid subject to the requirements of the role. The firm also offers an employee recruitment incentive scheme, together with excellent training and professional development opportunities within a supportive Clinical Negligence team.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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