Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defendant law firm seeks an experienced Healthcare Litigation Solicitor to join their top-tier Healthcare department. You will manage your own case-load involving challenging clinical negligence matters while benefiting from a hybrid work model that promotes flexibility and collaboration. Exceptional professional development and a competitive benefits package are available.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Fantastic benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience within Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury (claimant or defendant).
• Must be a qualified Solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Handling own case-load and assisting on multi-million-pound claims.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and letters of response.
• Conducting negotiations and mediations on claims.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Personal Injury

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A Top Tier defendant law firm is currently looking to expand their Healthcare department with an additional Healthcare Litigation Solicitor.

The team you will be joining is the biggest Healthcare team in the Nation and is able to offer you a challenging yet fulfilling case-load of defendant clinical negligence matters. This International law firm acts for a variety of clients; including the NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, various independent advisors and medical malpractice insurers.
This is a hybrid role, allowing you to work flexibly whilst also still having the ability to socialise and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills required:

• Previous experience within Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury– accepting applicants from a claimant or defendant background
• Open PQE level however must be a qualified Solicitor

Responsibilities:

• Handling your own case-load whilst also assisting on multi million pound claims
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of response
• Conducting negotiations and mediations o claims
• Adhering to financial targets and KPIs
• Building strong relationships with clients

In return you will be joining a highly regarded law firm that has a fantastic and leading reputation within the healthcare market.
Progression opportunities are available for you to progress your career to the next level as well as a fantastic benefits package on offer.

Apply now for immediate consideration

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