Solicitor - Clinical Negligence

Regional multi-office Yorkshire firm has an opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, or Legal Executive, to join their team based in Leeds City Centre.

All cases are multi-track and caseload numbers are dictated by complexity, though most will have < 40 cases at any one time. Support from paralegals and secretaries will be provided as necessary.

Role details:

• Running a case load of Claimant Clinical Negligence matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Instructing counsel or other experts where appropriate.
• Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Business Development.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Solicitor, or Legal Executive, with experience either exclusively or predominantly in running a claimant clinical negligence caseload.
• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.
• APIL Litigator / Senior Litigator accredited (as commensurate with experience).
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.

On offer:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Company wide bonus scheme paid annually.
• 23-26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension contributions.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Some legal services provided at no charge.

If you are currently a qualified solicitor or legal executive, meet the above criteria, and would like more information about this role, apply online for immediate consideration.

Regional multi-office Yorkshire firm has an opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, or Legal Executive, to join their team based in Leeds City Centre.

All cases are multi-track and caseload numbers are dictated by complexity, though most will have < 40 cases at any one time. Support from paralegals and secretaries will be provided as necessary.

Role details:

• Running a case load of Claimant Clinical Negligence matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Instructing counsel or other experts where appropriate.
• Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Business Development.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Solicitor, or Legal Executive, with experience either exclusively or predominantly in running a claimant clinical negligence caseload.
• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.
• APIL Litigator / Senior Litigator accredited (as commensurate with experience).
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.

On offer:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Company wide bonus scheme paid annually.
• 23-26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension contributions.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Some legal services provided at no charge.

If you are currently a qualified solicitor or legal executive, meet the above criteria, and would like more information about this role, apply online for immediate consideration.