Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Top 100 law firm is seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive for its expanding Clinical Negligence department in Leeds. The role involves managing a caseload of claims, ensuring efficient case progression, and providing excellent client care. The ideal candidate will have relevant litigation experience and a passion for client advocacy.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Long/good service awards

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims.
• Knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle Clinical Negligence cases from inception to trial.
• Ensure timely progression of cases and meet KPI targets.
• Work collaboratively with a team of legal experts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client care skills

Leadership skills

Education

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive

Job description

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Clinical Negligence - Solicitor - Hybrid - Leeds - up to £70,000

The Role

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning Top 100 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals nationwide.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department, it is now seeking to appoint a Solicitor/Legal Executive to take on some excellent cases and work on them from inception to trial.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, investigating and litigating multi-track cases. Experience of handling birth injury / maternity claims is also preferred. You must ensure cases are progressed in a timely, efficient and proactive manner and meet all KPI targets set by the firm.

This firm currently has a team of experts and are keen to speak to likeminded people, who are passionate about Clinical Negligence and client care.

The Candidate

• Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive handling own caseload (NQ+)
• Litigation experience and knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal
• Supervision experience is preferred but not essential
• Prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent client care skills

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary, up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Generous annual bonus
• 35 days annual including bank holidays and Christmas Closure
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Long/good service awards
• Private medical insurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Business Development, and Training

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Staffing and Recruiting

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