Clinical Negligence Lawyer NQ-2 PQE

Hays Legal; United States; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive with NQ-2PQE to join their Clinical Negligence team in Bristol. The role involves delivering high-quality legal advice, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a progressive and inclusive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in high value birth injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Collaborative attitude and strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist on birth injury matters and manage client expectations.
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers.
• Manage time recording and billing.

Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Your new firm
This long-standing client is seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive NQ-2PQE to join their Clinical Negligence team in Bristol. You will consistently deliver a high standard of legal advice to clients in a commercially astute manner and always deliver outstanding client service. You will also be required to assist with the marketing of the department's services and undertake business development activities to build on the firm and team's reputation for excellence.

Your new role
You will be:

• Assisting on birth injury matters and the quantum elements of them.
• Deal directly with clients to take instructions and ensure full understanding in order to deliver on client expectations.
• Works closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop client relationship skills.
• Build effective working relationships in the team.
• Manage time recording, WIP monitoring and billing consistently on your own and others' files and matters.
• Work toward personal and team KPIs, measuring performance against these.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Solicitor or Legal Executive at the NQ - 2 PQE experience level. If you join as an NQ, you will have completed a seat in clinical negligence during your training contract. You will have previous experience of high value birth injury, other high-value clinical negligence or high-value personal injury matters and will be a strong team player with a collaborative attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

What you'll get in return
This progressive Top 100 law firm is known for being a people-focused firm with a dynamic and inclusive culture. This is a great opportunity to develop a rewarding career in a firm that cares.
Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this role.

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