Clinical Negligence Solicitor

About your new role

We are currently recruiting across all our locations for Solicitors, Associates, Principal Associates and Legal Directors.

Our Healthcare team is a vibrant specialist department. We provide advice on all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence claims and healthcare regulation. We work for great clients which include NHS bodies, medical indemnifiers, private hospitals, clinics, care homes, individual clinicians and insurers. The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them.

In so doing, we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team, working on top quality work and helping to develop our practice. We pride ourselves on having excellent opportunities for progression alongside a flexible working culture.

The exact specifics of your role would be dependent on your own experience and background.

Main duties and responsibilities could include:

Case management – pre litigation and litigated work Conducting or assisting on claims or other work Drafting pleadings and advice Advocacy / attending court

Adhering to internal and client SLAs and KPIsSupervision and mentoring Client relationship management

Business development

Client secondments MI completion Achieving operational targets This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of your role.

About You You will be a qualified solicitor. We are also looking for the following:

Clinical negligence defendant experience

Knowledge of CPR and solid claims handling experience

Strong technical ability

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills

Good time management Commercial awareness Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Strong interpersonal skills Computer literacy

If you meet our criteria and think you could bring enthusiasm and commitment to our department, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look:
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