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Vacancy: Clinical Negligence Solicitor/ Fee Earner

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 KPIs.
• 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

How to apply

Fill in in the contact form on this page and attach a CV and cover letter, or email your application directly to recruitment@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk.