Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Medical Negligence Solicitor to join this Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 law firm in their Hertford office. This a permanent job role and is available on a hybrid basis after a successful probation. The benefits are vast to include, 25 days leave + bank holidays which rises with service to a maximum of 30 days, bonus scheme, extensive wellbeing additions and a genuine individually created career path.
Role Responsibilities
Working within a highly successful two Partner team you will be taking responsibility for a caseload of high value, multitrack, medical negligence cases involving life changing injuries.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include:
- Compiling evidence in support of a claim
- Evaluating the merits of a claim
- Identifying the legal and medical issues
- Calculating appropriate damages
- Instructing and liaising with medical experts
- Instructing and liaising with Counsel
- Communicating and negotiating with Defendant Solicitors
- Communicating with clients
- Providing guidance and support to junior fee earners
- Identifying, building, and nurturing contacts to promote development of the work type
- Leading structured BD initiatives to generate referrals and build connections
Person Specification
To be successful in your application for this Medical Negligence role you will be 10 years + PQE gained within good quality Medical Negligence work.
In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits and Rewards
This is a well-established firm where staff retention is high and results from a recent survey amongst their staff demonstrated that 100% of the employees are proud to say they work there and a staggering 96% feel the business has achieved a positive work-life balance. As well as this, the benefits are extensive and to name just a few:
- 25 days leave + bank holidays, which rises with service to a maximum of 30 days
- Annual season ticket loans
- Bonus scheme
- Extensive wellbeing additions
- Social events
About the Company
This firm is highly regarded throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and London and has recently been awarded the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 as well as a Legal 500 Leading firm. Employees are at the centre of their success and this is evident by the outstanding employee retention and positive survey published.