Job Title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor/ Fee Earner
Department: Clinical Negligence
Reporting to: Head of Department
Award winning North Leeds Firm is looking for a Solicitor/Fee Earner with experience in dealing with Claimant Clinical Negligence matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly driven and motivated candidate to be involved with the expansion of our Clinical Negligence department.
Key Tasks
- Handling a variety of clinical negligence claims from inception to settlement, including both pre and post litigation claims.
Essential Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of CPR Rules and The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes
- Experience in handling a variety of complex clinical negligence claims from inception to completion.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Experience of working to targets and KPI’s.
- Desirable Knowledge
- Experience using Proclaim database is preferable.
- Training junior staff members in handling clinical negligence claims
- Working with marketing to expand the department.
Experience
- 2 years + experience in handling Claimant Clinical Negligence claims is essential.
Key Competencies
- Good attention to detail.
- Excellent client care
- Excellent communication and literacy skills.
- Excellent organizational and time- management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
Remuneration
Dependent upon experience
Working Hours
Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00
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