Clinical Negligence (Associate) Solicitor. Bristol. NQ-2PQE. £56,000.
Our Top100 client is currently seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their highly regarded Medical and Life Sciences team in Bristol. The team operates in conjunction with the General Liability team and has established itself as a key player in the insurance sector. They represent leading insurers, offering legal services to insured health and social care organisations, healthcare professionals, private healthcare providers, and charitable organisations.
As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing team. The role will offer a varied caseload, allowing you to handle a range of interesting and challenging matters. With proven capability, you will be given autonomy to make your mark on cases and demonstrate your expertise. In addition, you will have the chance to engage in business development and client initiatives, where appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Managing and assisting with medical malpractice claims.
- Supporting the management of inquests and attending hearings as a notetaker or advocate.
- Assisting with Fitness to Practise investigations and CQC prosecutions.
- Providing high-quality and timely service to clients, ensuring alignment with agreed working practises and client service level agreements.
- Contributing to a culture of constant improvement, including sharing knowledge and resources with colleagues, participating in team development initiatives, and identifying areas for process improvement.
- Compiling and organising required Management Information in accordance with established practises.
- Participating in client events and occasional travel to London when required.
Requirements:
- NQ-2 years PQE Legal Executive or Solicitor.
- Strong background in handling personal injury claims and fast track litigation.
- Knowledge of legal procedures.
- Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions and establish collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Competence in managing client relationships and delivering trusted service.
- Demonstrates confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
- Committed to business development and expanding professional networks.
- Works efficiently and understands the importance of financial hygiene.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team.
- Committed to a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
At our client's organisation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are valued. They believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce, comprising individuals with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, fosters creative problem-solving and exceptional client service. They are committed to removing barriers and providing equal access, both during the recruitment process and throughout employment. Our client also supports flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments.
Some benefits include:
- Income protection
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Everyday reward & recognition scheme
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave schemes offer a total of 30 weeks' full pay (in addition to a further 13 weeks' statutory maternity or adoption pay), regardless of length of service
- Private medical insurance
- Check4Cancer
- Discounted gym memberships
- Dental insurance
- Health screening
- Holiday flex
- Cycling scheme
- Travel insurance
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.