Solicitor - Medical Negligence - Leeds/Newcastle (5616)

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join its medical negligence team in Leeds. The role involves managing a caseload of complex cases, from birth injuries to cancer misdiagnosis, and providing legal support to clients. The successful candidate will need PQE experience in medical negligence and will work within a supportive, inclusive team environment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• 1yr PQE+ experience in Medical Negligence.
• Ability to take instructions from clients and give legal advice.
• Demonstratable technical experience in medical negligence.
• Experience assisting seniors on high value cases.
• Ability to manage own caseload while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and handle complex cases from start to finish.
• Identify key issues and propose practical solutions for clients.
• Secure interim payments for rehabilitation and accommodation.

Skills

PQE experience in Medical Negligence

Ability to give legal advice

Technical experience in medical negligence

Experience on high value complex cases

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Solicitor - Medical Negligence - Leeds/Newcastle (5616)

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

We are currently recruiting for a talented Solicitor to join our medical negligence team based in our Leeds office.

The successful candidate will join PartnersRoss McWilliams and Samuel Hill who have extensive experience supporting clients affected by serious and life-changing medical negligence. Ross and Samuel specialise in complex cases including birth injuries, brain and spinal injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, and fatal claims, often involving inquests.

Both are recognised byLegal 500andChambers & Partnersfor their compassionate and thorough approach. They are committed to improving patient safety and regularly engage with healthcare professionals and public forums to advocate for better standards in medical treatment.

You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload while also assisting senior team members with more complex, high-value cases. You'll handle cases from start to finish, using your commercial and analytical skills to identify key issues and propose practical solutions for our clients. Whenever possible, you will aim to secure interim payments to facilitate rehabilitation, care packages, and suitable accommodation before claims are concluded.

Our team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our clients and works on some truly complex cases. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, supportive, and highly experienced team.

About You

We're looking for a Solicitor who has a passion for medical negligence work and a proven experience working on high value multi track cases. Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• 1yr PQE+ experience in Medical Negligence
• The ability to take instructions from clients and give sound legal advice;
• Demonstratable technical experience gained within medical negligence;
• Demonstrable experience assisting seniors across high value complex cases;
• The ability to manage own caseloads whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail and seamless service;
• The ability to operate independently and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients;

If this sounds like you, please hit the 'Apply Now' button to submit an application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them

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