Medical Negligence Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Medical Negligence Solicitor to join their Manchester team on a hybrid basis. In this role, you will manage a caseload of medical negligence claims, ensuring the best outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in this field, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of relevant protocols. Competitive salary and generous benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement, including birthday leave

Supportive and friendly working environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with medical negligence claims is essential.
• Sound understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Disputes and CPR is necessary.
• Desirable to have AvMa, Law Society clinical negligence panel or APIL membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of medical negligence claims from start to finish.
• Work closely with clients, medical experts, and counsel.

Skills

Experience of working on medical negligence claims

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to analyse and interpret medical evidence

Knowledge of case management software (ideally Proclaim)

Compassionate and empathetic approach

Education

Grade B and Grade C qualified Solicitors (or equivalent)

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Negligence Solicitor to join my clients team on a Hybrid basis in their Manchester offices.

About the Role

• My client is looking to recruit Grade B and Grade C qualified Solicitors (or similar level fee earners).
• You will manage your own caseload of medical negligence claims from start to finish, working closely with clients, medical experts and counsel to achieve the best possible outcomes. Also, there is the potential to have the opportunity to get involved in larger group actions and high-profile cases alongside senior colleagues.

Essential Skills

• Experience of working on medical negligence claims.
• To have a sound understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Disputes and the CPR.
• The ability to analyse and interpret medical evidence.
• Knowledge of using case management software, ideally Proclaim.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong client care skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
• AvMa, Law Society clinical negligence panel or APIL membership (desired).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement to include additional leave for long service, holiday purchase scheme, and you get to celebrate your birthday on us.
• Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development.