Healthcare Lawyer

Position: Healthcare Lawyer (Permanent)
Healthcare Lawyer
Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Location:

Leeds - Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Lawyer to join a well-established law firm in Leeds with a growing healthcare team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals and families in securing healthcare funding and to develop a career in a highly specialised area of law.

This role is open to qualified solicitors or legal executives who are seeking to retrain. Prior experience is not essential, and full training and support will be provided.

The Role:

You will advise and represent clients on healthcare funding matters, including funding applications, appeals, reviews, and retrospective claims. You will manage your own caseload and deliver a high standard of client care in matters that are often sensitive and complex.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload of NHS Continuing Healthcare cases

Advising clients on eligibility, assessments, appeals, and reviews

Drafting written submissions and supporting documentation

Liaising with NHS bodies, professionals, and client families

Providing clear, empathetic, and professional advice throughout

About You:

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (essential)

Experience in healthcare law, personal injury law, public law, Court of Protection, community care, or similar areas or strong transferable post-qualification experience

Willingness to retrain as a healthcare lawyer

Excellent client care skills with a compassionate and professional approach

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines

High attention to detail and accuracy

What's on

Offer:

Salary of £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience

Hybrid work (2-3 days from home)
Comprehensive training in a niche and growing practice area

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Long-term career development opportunities

For further details, please contact Stan Wilson @ Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or