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Clinical Negligence Solicitor 4-8 years PQE

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£38,000 - £45,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Solicitor with 4-8 years of post-qualification experience in clinical negligence.
  • The role involves managing a clinical negligence caseload and assisting Partners with high-value matters.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary that is negotiable based on experience and provides a hybrid working arrangement.
  • Candidates should have a strong interest in medicine and clinical negligence law, along with the ability to conduct cases from initial advice to trial.
  • The firm is a top 100 law firm focused on claimant-only cases, ensuring access to justice for individuals against larger entities.
  • Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Excellent career progression paths
They are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. About the teamTheir Clinical Negligence team represent clients who have experienced any instance of substandard medical treatment that causes injury or an existing condition to worsen. Their expert solicitors specialise in claims relating to brain injury, cerebral palsy and birth injuries. Examples of successful compensation awarded include more than £30 million for lifelong care for a boy starved of oxygen at birth and £13 million for an adult with a spinal injury due to substandard care.About the roleThey have an opportunity for a Solicitor (4-8 years PQE) to join the team to run their own clinical negligence case load and assist Partners on other matters to the highest standards and to assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.Person Specification
  • 4 - 8 years post qualification, with experience in clinical negligence.
  • Ability to run their own caseload with very little supervision and assist partners on the highest value matters in the firm. 
  • Demonstrable knowledge and an interest in medicine and clinical negligence law.
  • Demonstrable knowledge in conduct of cases from initial advice through to trial.
  • An understanding of calculating losses in Schedule of Loss.
  • Experience in dealing sensitively with clients and experts, providing solutions, and managing difficult situations and conversations.
  • Solid experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook).
  • Substantial experience in working and contributing to a team environment.
  • Relevant litigation experience gained within a claimant Firm, though not essential will be highly desirable.
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