Clinical Negligence Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known regional law firm in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will take client instructions, conduct legal investigations, draft crucial documents, and represent clients in court. This role is ideal for solicitors eager to advance their careers in medical law while enjoying a flexible and hybrid working environment. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Private healthcare scheme

Life insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solicitor, preferably in clinical negligence.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and prepare legal cases.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements.
• Conduct hearings and negotiate client settlements.

Skills

Client instructions and case preparation

Conducting investigations into medical treatment

Drafting court documents

Attending court and conducting hearings

Negotiating settlements

Building relationships with stakeholders

Providing legal advice on complex issues

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Salary Range: £38,000 to £60,000 per annum
Location: Leeds City Centre (hybrid)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Taking instructions from clients, preparing and advising on cases
• Conducting investigations into medical treatment and healthcare provision
• Drafting court documents including pleadings, witness statements, and other legal documents
• Attending court and conducting hearings
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients
• Building relationships with clients, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders
• Providing legal advice to clients on complex issues

Employee Benefits Package:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave over the festive period
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Hybrid working
• Agile working
• Flexible working
• Private healthcare scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Staff reward and recognition incentives
• Discounts on certain high street retailers
• Discounted parking at some offices

Introducing the Organisation:

• CRA Legal are recruiting for a well-known regional legal 500 law firm with offices across Yorkshire. The firm are a friendly, respected organisation who have seen a period of growth across their business. As a result of increasing workload, our client is looking to hire an additional solicitor into their Clinical Negligence department. This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking to continue their career in medical law.
• With a hybrid and agile working model also offers the opportunity to work regionally across offices in Yorkshire.

How to Apply:

• If this Clinical Negligence Solicitor vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Clinical Negligence Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.