Job Title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: West Yorkshire
An award-winning law firm are looking for a clinical negligence solicitor to join their team at one of their firms in West Yorkshire.
What is expected of you?
To work closely in a mini team led by a Senior Associate /Director, assisting on complex and high value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of lower complexity and value, across all types of clinical negligence work.
What Will the role involve?
While a full-time role is preferred, applications for part-time work will also be taken into account.
Working in a small team under the direction of a Senior Associate or Director, the position will entail supporting complex and high-value clinical negligence claims as well as managing a caseload that is less complicated and valuable (based on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate) and covers all facets of clinical negligence work. The selected applicants would receive close supervision, assistance, and training from more seasoned colleagues while working on their own cases.
Experience
Applicants from qualified solicitors, trainee solicitors, legal executives, or paralegals with experience of running their own files will be considered. Those with experience of either Claimant work or Defendant work will also be considered.
What you will bring
You should have experience of conducting clinical negligence claims, or a demonstrable enthusiasm for the work. In addition, our clients are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- An ability to learn quickly, to absorb, process, and understand large volumes of highly technical material, and then explain that information in a simple way to others.
- The ability to understand and apply complex and novel legal concepts and be able to explain those in a straightforward manner, particularly to clients.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- A successful candidate will be a team player, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities and time pressures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Particularly Outlook, Word and Excel), case management software, and experience of time recording.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.