Clinical Negliegence Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2+ years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

 

Our client is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner to support the continued growth of a busy Clinical Negligence department.

This is a great opportunity for a driven, client-focused fee earner who enjoys running matters end-to-end and wants to play a key role in a team that is expanding.

 

You will handle a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims from inception through to settlement, including both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters.

 

Key tasks will include:

• Managing clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to settlement

• Running both pre-action and litigated matters

• Working to targets and KPIs while maintaining excellent client care

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

• Excellent understanding of the CPR and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes

• Experience managing complex claims from inception to completion

• Strong negotiation skills

• Experience working to targets and KPIs

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience using Proclaim

• Experience training junior staff members

• An interest in supporting marketing and business development activity to help grow the department

 

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Supportive team environment within a growing department

• The opportunity to work on a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload (pre and post litigation)

• Training and development, with scope to take on additional responsibility as the team expands

 

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.