Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Healthcare Litigation

HF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Employee Discount Hub

Dental/Eyecare Vouchers

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Hempsons, part of the HF group, is seeking a healthcare litigation solicitor to join its Clinical Negligence team. The role covers NHS and other healthcare providers across multiple cities with a hybrid working pattern.

Ideal candidates will have healthcare litigation experience, strong organisation, attention to detail and excellent communication. A supportive team environment with opportunities for client secondments and BD activity is offered.

Qualifications

• Healthcare litigation experience within NHS/public/private healthcare providers.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Pre-action investigation and drafting.
• Drafting reports and advisory notes for clients.
• Preparation and participation in trials and mediations; witness interviews and statements.
• Cost management; multi-party litigation; ADR/settlement meetings.
• Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings; client training and support.

Skills

Healthcare litigation experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Deadline driven

Team player

Job description

About The Role

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Healthcare Litigation

Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Harrogate or London

Hybrid

Contract Type – Perm

About HF

Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience. Our 70+ strong team of lawyers advise NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical defence organisations on wide ranging and important issues providing intelligent and novel solutions and have been described as ’second to none’ by Chambers and Partners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare litigation lawyer NQ‑4 PQE level with strong clinical negligence experience to join our Healthcare Litigation team and work alongside them on the extensive range of services we provide.

What You’ll Be Doing

The team are looking for an experienced healthcare litigation lawyer, who will undertake a wide variety of healthcare litigation work for the NHS and other public and private healthcare providers. There may also be an opportunity to undertake client secondments.

• Pre-action investigation and drafting
• Drafting of reports and advice to clients in and out of litigation
• Preparation and attendance of trials and mediations;
• Interviewing witnesses and drafting of statements
• Cost management;
• Multi-party litigation;
• ADR/mediation and attendance at settlement meetings;
• Negotiation of settlement;
• Preparation and attendance at Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings
• Client training and support activities including; presentations, seminars and webinars
• Business development activities (appropriate to role)

What do I need?

• Previous healthcare litigation experience, ideally from another panel firm or medical defence insurer or indemnifier or if you are newly qualified, to have completed a seat in clinical negligence.
• Familiar with issues relevant to our clients within the healthcare sector
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Able to uphold strong confidentiality and ensure compliance with client requirements
• Able to work to tight deadlines and targets
• Flexible and willing to take on a varied workload
• Able to work as part of a wider team

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You’ll Enjoy

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!