Team Leader - Clinical Negligence

Jackson Lees Group; Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm is seeking a passionate Team Leader for its Clinical Negligence department. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing top-notch legal services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With a commitment to career development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to lead a team and foster professional growth. Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and numerous perks, including health benefits and training opportunities. Join a firm that values inclusivity and diversity, making a positive difference in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus

PayCare Health Provider

Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Home Office Equipment

Access to Training Academy Courses

Free Coffee Machine

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in clinical negligence cases, including high value/complex cases.
• Ability to supervise and support a team of lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence cases of varying complexity.
• Supervise and support lawyers within the team.

Skills

Clinical Negligence Expertise

Team Leadership

Empathy

Supervision Skills

Legal Knowledge

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Legal Executive Qualification

Job description

We have an opening within our Clinical Negligence department for a Team Leader.

Would you like to join an award-winning Law firm?

Did you know we are rated 4.5 stars on Trust Pilot?

Do you want to use your legal knowledge to make a positive difference?

Do you need a happy work-life balance?

Do you want to join a law firm who will take an active interest in your career development, including membership of one of the specialist Clinical Negligence panels?

Who are we?

We are the Jackson Lees Group and are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. What started off as a small group of Solicitors in Liverpool is now a group of over 200 members of staff spread across Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake, and Manchester.

What do we need?

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Legal Executive (or equivalent experience) Team Leader to be based in our Walker House office but also hybrid work is available. The purpose of this position is to provide a first-rate legal service to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies. To act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience running clinical negligence cases (including high value/complex cases) to successful conclusion.
• Passion for the practice area.
• Empathy for clients whilst retaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to supervise and support lawyers in your team to increase their experience and expertise in progressing a caseload.
• A good team player.

Key Accountabilities

• Progressing a good quality caseload of clinical negligence cases of varying complexity and value.
• Supervision and support of lawyers within your team.
• Accountable to the Head of Department.
• Ability to plan progress on cases to include forecasting on possible Interim Payments of damages and costs and also ultimate settlement.
• To achieve billing and chargeable hours KPIs.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive basic salary

Opportunity for career development within the team and wider business and support to apply for membership of one of the specialist clinical negligence panels.

Working for a Clinical Negligence department with a good reputation and respected in the field.

Referral bonus

PayCare Health Provider

Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment

Access to training academy courses in addition to external technical training.

Fully equipped kitchen with free Coffee Machine.

Inclusivity Statement

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting and inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds, and of different ages.

Applications

Please direct all applications to our MAPD recruitment team: [e-mail]