Solicitor/Fee Earner with 2+ Years Experience – Clinical Negligence

Oakwood Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a motivated Solicitor/Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Claimant Clinical Negligence. The role involves managing clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement and training junior staff members. Ideal candidates will possess an excellent understanding of CPR Rules and feel comfortable working to targets and KPIs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Clinical Negligence department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in handling Claimant Clinical Negligence claims is essential.
• Excellent understanding of CPR Rules and The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes.
• Experience in handling a variety of complex clinical negligence claims from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement.
• Provide training to junior staff members in handling clinical negligence claims.
• Work with marketing to expand the department.

Skills

Handling Claimant Clinical Negligence claims

Excellent client care

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Proclaim database

Job description

Solicitor/Fee Earner with 2+ Years Experience – Clinical Negligence

Job Title: Solicitor/Fee Earner with 2+ Years Experience

Reporting to: Head of Clinical Negligence

Award-winning North Leeds Firm is looking for a Solicitor/Fee Earner with experience in dealing with Claimant Clinical Negligence matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly driven and motivated candidate to be involved with the expansion of our Clinical Negligence department.

Key Tasks

• Handling a variety of clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement, including both pre and post litigation claims.
• Litigation experience is essential to this role
• Excellent understanding of CPR Rules and The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes
• Experience in handling a variety of complex clinical negligence claims from inception to completion.
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs
• Experience using Proclaim database is preferable
• Training junior staff members in handling clinical negligence claims
• Working with marketing to expand the department

Experience

• 2 years + experience in handling Claimant Clinical Negligence claims is essential.
• Excellent client care
• Excellent communication and literacy skills
• Excellent organizational and time- management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment